Production Worker - Summer Student

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Production Worker - Summer Student

Posting ID: 27746

Position Type: Casual

City: Acheson, AB, Canada

Location: Spruceland

Canfor is currently seeking Summer Students to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are interested in a growth opportunity in a production environment who will train in various areas of the mill site. This position involves manual labour and possible exposure to dusts and/or chemicals. Candidates must be full-time students and enrolled in a Post-Secondary Institution for September 2025.

You will be working alongside the best and brightest in the business with an innovative leader in the forest products industry.

The role requires extended periods of using your hands, arms, and wrists while working alongside conveyor belts. This may encompass, but is not limited to:

• Operating machinery, which may include, but is not limited to:
  • Re-saw and Chop Saw
  • Assisting with the Lath Machine
  • Operating a Forklift and Grader
  • Managing the Package Saw
  • Using the Chipper
  • Operating the Trim Saw
• Performing a variety of labour duties to increase productivity and reduce safety risks
• Rotating through various job responsibilities and tasks within your assigned team on an hourly basis. Review work to ensure accuracy and precision. Adhering to schedules to maintain production timeliness. Apply your knowledge, skills, and experience to analyze, troubleshoot and communicate with your team lead and maintenance to get things back on track
• Taking responsibility for contributing to a safe work environment for coworkers, customers, and site visitors.
• Being open to performing other duties related to the position as necessary.

For this role, you come equipped with:

• 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 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Experience with and/or around machinery and equipment is an asset but not mandatory
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers
• High degree of urgency and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks is required

What’s in it for you:

Our people-focused approach prioritizes our employees’ safety, well-being, and growth because they are critical to the success of our company. As a Summer Student at Canfor, the perks are numerous; we offer competitive compensation and an on-site cafeteria. This could be a stepping stone towards future employment with a company with an industry-leading safety record. To be honest, this job is hard work. It will require you to be available for shift work and work in an environment that includes exposure to dust, chemicals, and machinery. If you are up for the challenge, bring your positive attitude and safe work ethic to the team at Canfor.

The hourly rate for this position is: $23.61. The shift schedule is 2 weeks of day shift and then 2 weeks of night shift. The hours for each shift are Monday - Thursday, 6am - 4:00pm, Friday, 6am - 3pm, Monday - Thursday, 5:15pm - 3:15am.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.