Posted 29 days ago
Production Worker/Labourer
@ Canfor
Alberta
Overview
Canfor is hiring a Production Labourer at its Spruceland remanufacturing facility in Acheson, AB, for entry-level work producing lumber products with full training provided. The role is full-time on a rotating two weeks of days and two weeks of nights, paying $24.57 per hour, with the work requiring extended manual effort alongside conveyor belts.
Pay:
$24.57 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate saws, chippers, forklifts and other equipment
- Stack and grade lumber products
- Apply grade stamps and labels
- Support machine setup and changeovers
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment
Requirements summary:
- Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- High degree of urgency and attention to detail
- Machinery experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | No experience needed |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Canfor
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Full company description
Canfor is a world leading manufacturer of wood products like lumber for building houses and construction, pulp and paper, wood pellets and green energy. We have a history dating back to 1938 in Western Canada and have grown into a successful global company with people, customers, operations and sales offices around the world.
- LinkedIn followers
- 40,145
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,627
- Reported office locations
- 100–1700 West 75th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2, CA
- 5162 Northwood Pulp Mill Road, PO Box 9000, Prince George, BC V2L 4W2, CA
- 3700 Clay Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579, US
- 230 - 1700 West 75th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2, US
- Business categories
- Green Building
- Manufacturing
- Green Consumer Goods
- Other recorded names
- Canfor
- Specialties
- Pulp Products
- SPF Lumber
- Green Energy
- Southern Yellow Pine
- Wood Products
- Engineered Wood Products
- and Lumber Products
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 324,813,762
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Canfor is a world leading manufacturer of wood products like lumber for building houses and construction, pulp and paper, wood pellets and green energy. We have a history dating back to 1938 in Western Canada and have grown into a successful global company with people, customers, operations and sales offices around the world.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1938 |
| Specialties | Pulp ProductsSPF LumberGreen EnergySouthern Yellow PineWood ProductsEngineered Wood Productsand Lumber Products |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
| View page |
| Posting ID: | 29776 | |
| Position Type: | Regular | |
| City: | Acheson, AB, Canada | |
| Location: | Spruceland |
At Canfor Spruceland, we don’t just make lumber—we make products that end up in homes, businesses, and communities across Western Canada. As a Production Labourer at our Remanufacturing facility, you’ll play a hands-on role in producing a variety of high-quality lumber products. This is an entry-level position with full training provided—perfect for someone who is safety-minded, dependable, and ready to build a career in the forestry industry.
This role is a fulltime rotating schedule of two weeks of days and two weeks of nights.
Day shift: Monday – Friday 6:00AM - 4:00PM
Night Shift: Monday – Thursday 5:15PM – 3:15AM (Fridays off!)
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:
Operate and assist with saws, chippers, forklifts, and other equipment.
Stack lumber manually or with mechanical assistance.
Grade wood products by inspecting defects such as knots, splits, and warping.
Apply grade stamps and labels to finished products.
Operate forklifts to load and unload product; move materials between workstations.
Support machine setup and changeovers.
Use power tools to shape and manipulate wood components.
Perform general labour duties, including housekeeping and general cleanup.
Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and meet production targets.
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
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
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. We offer competitive compensation, disability Insurance, pension, extended medical insurance, paid vacation, and an on-site Cafeteria.
The hourly rate for this role is: $24.57
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.
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.
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