Student – Production Support – Veneer Sawmill

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company in New Brunswick is looking for students for Production Support positions from May to August 2026. This full-time job in a sawmill requires no prior experience. Responsibilities include supporting production processes, performing housekeeping tasks, and assisting colleagues during breaks. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and be enrolled in education programs.

Benefits

$21.75/hour

Distance premium

Production bonus

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in secondary or post-secondary education or accepted for Fall 2026.
• Ability to lift, pull, and stack materials required.
• Must demonstrate concern for quality and follow safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support production in various areas of the sawmill.
• Replace colleagues during breaks and vacations.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the mill.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Fast learning speed

Education

Enrolled in secondary or post-secondary education

Job description

Why choose this job:

• $21.75/hour + distance premium+ production bonus
• May to August 2026, or subject to availability
• Full-time hours (weekday day/night and weekend shifts as required)
• No experience required
• Safe workplace
• Work near you
• Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in secondary or post-secondary education, or accepted into post-secondary education for Fall 2026
• Be able to lift, pull and stack materials
• Demonstrate concern for the quality of work
• Exhibit a positive and self-motivated attitude
• Be able to work effectively in a team
• Follow safety standards
• Fast learning speed
• Meet JDI's selection criteria

Responsibilities

The Sawmills Division is looking to fill Production Support - Students 2026 (May to August) positions with reliable and hard-working individuals who have a positive attitude toward teamwork.

This is a full‑time general labor job in a sawmill that does not require any prior experience. The work consists of supporting production in several areas of the sawmill by rotating through trained positions.

• Replace colleagues during breaks and vacations on the production shift
• Perform housekeeping duties in the mill
• Position stickers between rows when stacking
• Perform any other duties assigned by their supervisor