Shop Hand

Wtimber; Exshaw; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid vacation

Benefits after 6 months

RRSP matching

44 hours per week

Job summary

Woodpecker in Exshaw, AB is seeking a full-time Shop Hand to join our Production Crew near Canmore. You will gain hands-on experience preparing timber products, operating machinery, and helping maintain a safe, organized shop.

No experience is required; training is provided, including forklift and skid steer. You’ll collaborate with a team, lift heavy items, and assist with shipping, receiving, and warehouse organization.

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn; no experience required; training provided including forklift and skid steer.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and assist others.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment and flexible with changing priorities.
• Physically fit to lift heavy product.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive to Exshaw, AB daily.
• First Aid and WHMIS is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Timber Preparation: hands-on preparation of timber products, including sanding and staining.
• Shop Maintenance: ensuring the shop is clean, organized and well maintained.
• Logistics Support: assisting with shipping and receiving by filling orders, loading/unloading trucks, and preparing packages for shipment.
• Warehouse Organization: moving and organizing the product and pieces within the warehouse.
• Equipment Operation: operating a variety of machinery and tools, including forklifts and CNC planers; training provided.
• Quality Assurance: completing checklists to maintain high standards.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Job description

We’re seeking a motivated full-time, permanent Shop Hand to become an integral part of our Production Crew in Exshaw, AB (close to Canmore, Alberta). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on preparation of timber products, including operating machinery and equipment and facility maintenance in our warehouse.

Responsibilities

At Woodpecker we create enduring timber frame legacies by merging traditional German and Canadian timber frame joinery with cutting-edge technology and a strong commitment to green building, efficiency, and sustainability.

As a Shop Hand, you’ll be crucial in preparing our high-quality timber products and maintaining our efficient production environment. Your daily activities will include:

• Timber Preparation: hands-on preparation of timber products, including sanding and staining
• Shop Maintenance: ensuring the shop is consistently clean, organized and well maintained
• Logistics Support: assisting with shipping and receiving by filling orders, loading/unloading trucks, and preparing packages for shipment
• Warehouse Organization: efficiently moving and organizing the product and pieces within the warehouse
• Equipment Operation: operating a variety of machinery and tools, including forklifts, CNC planers, and other woodworking equipment (training provided!)
• Quality Assurance: completing checklists to maintain our high standards

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic and desire to learn. No prior experience is required – we’re committed to providing training.

• Eagerness to learn, no experience is required; training provided including forklift and skid steer
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and assist others
• Adaptable to work in a fast-pace environment and flexible with changing priorities
• Must be physically fit to lift heavy product
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to drive to our shop in Exshaw, AB daily
• First Aid and WHMIS is an asset but not required

Benefits and Compensation

We believe in investing in our team and providing a supportive, rewarding environment.

• Long-term career: Full-time, permanent employment with opportunity to advance
• Culture: A positive, collaborative, innovative, eager and fun team
• Competitive Compensation: wage range of $22-25 per hour with 9.25 hours per day and 44 hours per week
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits package available after 6 months
• RRSP Matching: Program starts after 12 months of employment
• Paid Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Work Location: Based in our Exshaw shop, surrounded by the beautiful Canadian Rockies near Canmore, Alberta