Production Worker

Canfor; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor in Urbana, AR is seeking a Production Worker to join our sawmill team. This entry-level, full-time role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and steady, hands-on work across multiple tasks in a busy production environment.

You will rotate through duties, assist with lifting and cleaning, and collaborate with teammates to hit production goals while contributing to a safe workplace. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Able to perform repetitive manual tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort with noise, dust, and environmental elements.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings is a plus.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various tasks within assigned workspace hourly.
• Shoveling, lifting boards and debris; maintain site cleanliness.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals.
• Contribute to a safe work environment.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Manual labor

Stamina

Job description

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The hourly wage and bonus opportunities will vary based on position and shift.

The Opportunity:

Step into the role of a Production Worker and let your motivation, problem-solving skills, and teamwork abilities shine. At our cutting-edge mills, you won’t just be working in a safe and efficient manner; you’ll be part of a dynamic team that keeps you moving and engaged. If this speaks to you, this entry level opportunity, at our sawmill in Urbana, AR, might just be your calling! Join us and discover a pathway for career advancement, where your hard work is not only recognized, but rewarded.

This role is a full-time permanent position working Monday-Friday.

What you will do as a Production Worker:

• Rotate through various job responsibilities and tasks within your assigned workspace on an hourly basis.
• Shoveling, lifting, carrying boards and debris with exposure to dust while contributing to the overall cleanliness of the site.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production goals.
• Taking responsibility for contributing to a safe work environment.

Experience and skills that will help you stand out:

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks for extended periods of time including piling lumber, standing for long hours, walking, shoveling, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment that includes exposure to environmental elements, moving mechanical equipment, loud noise, and dust.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment would be considered a plus. Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers.
• A high degree of urgency and attention to detail.
• Desire to learn, grow, and succeed.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

At Canfor, diversity meansunderstanding, recognizing, and valuingthe differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for afair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.