Posted 2 days ago
Entry Level Operator
@ Mercer Celgar
Castlegar, British Columbia
Overview
Mercer Celgar is hiring Entry Level Operators to provide relief coverage across various mill departments. Work involves gateway support roles with the ability to bid on later positions, and schedules and hours vary with need. The position pays $37.55 hourly per the Labour Agreement, with a competitive pension and group benefits.
Pay:
$37.55 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide relief coverage across mill departments
- Work flexible, variable schedules as needed
- Bid on available positions in other departments
- Work safely as part of a team
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent (required)
- Class 5 driver's licence (required)
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods
- Mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting aptitude
- Positive attitude towards safety
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | OFA Level 3, 4th Class Steam Ticket |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Mercer Celgar
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Full company description
Pulp. Mass timber. Lumber. Pallets. Bioenergy. Biochemicals. All from one input — responsibly sourced wood fibre, converted at scale into the materials a low-carbon economy needs. Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ: MERC) is a global forest products company with operations across Germany, Canada, and the United States, and approximately 3,580 team members. We operate four of the most modern pulp mills in Europe and North America, three mass timber facilities, two major sawmill and pallet operations in Germany, and a lignin pilot plant at Rosenthal turning a byproduct of pulp-making into a renewable alternative to fossil chemicals. The numbers: 2.1 million ADMTs of kraft pulp a year, 86% of it NBSK. 960 MMfbm of lumber. 17 million Euro-pallets. 210,000 m³ of cross-laminated timber — roughly 20% of North American CLT capacity from our Spokane plant alone. 45,000 m³ of glulam. 230,000 tonnes of wood pellets and briquettes. 398 MW of cogenerated electricity feeding our mills and the regional grids around them. Fibre certified under FSC, PEFC, and SFI chain-of-custody standards. Stendal. Rosenthal. Celgar. Peace River. Friesau. Torgau. Spokane. Conway. Okanagan Falls. Nine operating sites, each a long-term employer and industrial partner in the community around it. In Canada, that includes enduring relationships with First Nations, Métis Settlements, and Indigenous communities whose lands, governance, and partnerships are central to how we operate. Our vision is to transform biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world. Our values — Be Safe & Healthy, Be Sustainable, Be Respectful, Be Bold — shape how we work every day. Our Vision 2030 strategy commits us to doing more with every tree: more bioproducts, more circularity, more value to the places where we operate. Follow Mercer for what wood fibre can become next. mercerint.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 23,334
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 430
- Reported office locations
- Suite 1120, 700 W. Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1G8, CA
- #1 Pulp Mill Site Road, Pulp Mill Site, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1V7, CA
- Charlottenstraße 59, Berlin, 10117, DE
- 14900 Interurban Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98168, US
- 1921 Arrow Lakes Dr, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 3H9, CA
- Goldbecker Straße 1, Arneburg, Saxony-Anhalt 39596 , DE
- Am Bahnhof 123, Saalburg-Ebersdorf, Thuringia 07929, DE
- Forstweg 1 04860, Torgau, DE
- 19202 Garland Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99027, US
- 2002C Dyffryn Road, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0, CA
- Business categories
- Wine And Spirits
- Solar
- Renewable Energy
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Mercer Celgar
- Mercer International Inc.
- Specialties
- NBSK Pulp
- Renewable Energy
- Bio-Chemicals
- Lumber
- Lumber Derivatives
- NBHK Pulp
- Cross-laminated timber
- Lignin
- sustainable forest products
- Market Pulp (NBSK & NBHK)
- High-quality Lumber
- Mass Timber Construction
- Circular Economy Solutions
- EPAL-certified Pallets
- Fiber Resource Optimization
- Environmental Certification Compliance
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Circular Economy Solutions
- Bioproducts
- and Harvesting and Transportation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 201,790,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Pulp. Mass timber. Lumber. Pallets. Bioenergy. Biochemicals. All from one input — responsibly sourced wood fibre, converted at scale into the materials a low-carbon economy needs. Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ: MERC) is a global forest products company with operations across Germany, Canada, and the United States, and approximately 3,580 team members. We operate four of the most modern pulp mills in Europe and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper & Forest Products |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1968 |
| Specialties | NBSK PulpRenewable EnergyBio-ChemicalsLumberLumber DerivativesNBHK PulpCross-laminated timberLigninsustainable forest productsMarket Pulp (NBSK & NBHK) |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
| View page |
About the job
Company Overview
Who we are. At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realized every day. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany, and the United States. We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.3 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 960 million board feet of softwood lumber.
What we believe. A culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Position Description
Opportunities currently exist for Entry Level Operators. These opportunities are entry level in nature and will be utilized to provide support in various departments throughout the Mill in a variety of positions. As these positions are used to provide relief coverage, the scheduled days and the hours of work can vary depending upon need. The ability to be flexible in your work scheduling is a must.
This entry level position is designed to be a gateway position into the line of progression within our workplace. Candidates within the entry level operator position have the ability to bid on available positions through the various mill departments when they become available. The vacancies are then filled by qualification and seniority.
The successful candidates will be those who are motivated, safety focused and work well as a part of a team.
Qualifications and Experience
- Positive attitude towards safety.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods of time.
- Mechanical knowledge and aptitude for troubleshooting.
- Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
- Basic computer literacy skills.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent (required).
- Class 5 drivers license (required).
- Experience operating heavy duty equipment is considered an asset.
- Graduation from a recognized Plant/Process Operator program or equivalent industrial process training is considered an asset.
- OFA Level 3 is considered an asset.
- 4th Class Steam Ticket is considered an asset.
Benefits
At Mercer Celgar, we invest in our team members and ensure their well-being. As a member of our team, vacation and benefits are as per the Labour Agreement between Mercer Celgar and the Private Woodworkers of Canada Local #1 and include:
Pension and Benefits
- We provide a competitive pension plan.
- Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits and an onsite gym.
- Base Salary: $37.55 hourly per the Labour Agreement
Application Process
Mercer Celgar is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Submit your resume to the documents folder on the application. Resumes and all supporting documents must be submitted no later than November 20, 2026.
We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: www.mercerint.com.
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