Weekend Cleanup - Student Opportunity

Tolko Industries; Armstrong; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Tolko Industries in Armstrong, British Columbia, is hiring for a Weekend Cleanup student position on Saturdays at our EcoLogo-certified Armstrong Plywood Division. No prior experience required; training provided to help you keep a safe, clean mill environment and support tradespeople with hot work.

Ideal candidates are full-time students, dedicated to safety, with good communication and teamwork. Must be 18+ and able to work weekends/holidays in a blue-collar industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled in full-time study.
• Commitment to working safely.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Must be 18 years or older due to employment standards legislation.
• Previous experience in an industrial environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Do general clean up throughout the mill.
• Support our tradespersons to ensure hot work is carried out safely.
• Be a solid team player and work collaboratively across your team.

Skills

Student status

Safety focus

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

18+ years

Industrial experience (asset)

Job description

Weekend Cleanup

Student Opportunity

Armstrong, British Columbia

Our Weekend Cleanup employees keep our business running smoothly. They make sure the production and trades teams have a clean environment to work in, which is essential for a safe and efficient workplace. We have a perfect opportunity for students that only want to work on Saturdays to make some extra income. No experience? Not a problem! We provide all the training you need to succeed. We're looking for a Weekend Cleanup Employees to join our EcoLogo-certified facility located in Armstrong, British Columbia. Our Armstrong Plywood Division safely and sustainably produces 195 million square feet of plywood every year for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled in full time study.
• Commitment to working safely.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Must be 18 years or older due to employment standards legislation.
• Previous experience working in an industrial environment is an asset.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role you will:

• Do general clean up throughout the mill.
• Support our tradespersons to ensure hot work is carried out safely.
• Be a solid team player and work collaboratively across your team.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
• You’ll earn a competitive hourly wage of $34.875.
• You’ll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and training.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations. We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here!

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About the North Okanagan Valley

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