Production Associate
Mill Operations
Date Posted: May 07, 2024
Job Location: Annacis Island
Job Number: 01021052
Job Type: Full Time
Start: Immediately
Company: Weyerhaeuser Company Limited
Website: www.weyerhaeuser.com
Address: 1272 Derwent Way, Annacis Island, British Columbia, Canada V3M 5R1
Job Description
Take advantage of this Limited
opportunity to join the World’s premier timber, land and forest
products company!
Weyerhaeuser’s (Engineered Wood Products)
Parallam® manufacturing Plant, located on Annacis
Island (Delta), British Columbia, is currently seeking
Production Associates. Our plant manufactures the
high strength engineered wood product Parallam® and is a
participative management team concept operation. We believe
that the key to our success lies within our associates, and we
value the diversity of people and ideas.
Successful candidates will be provided with all the required
training to perform their role safely and efficiently and will
initially provide support across a multi-shift/24-hour hour
production environment. The standard production shift length is 12
hours, with a mixture of dayshifts and nightshifts (including
weekends) required. The new hires will work full-time hours,
averaging 40 hours/week, and will be performing in a variety of
capacities to produce quality products for our customers.
Starting rate: $
$29.41/hr
with potential for progression to $41.43/hr in the
future.
Successful Candidates Immediately
Qualify for Full Benefits, Including:
- Extended Health/Dental (from Day 1
– no waiting period): When you join our team as a nonunion
employee, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under
our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical,
dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life
insurance. - Pension Plan: Nonunion Canadian
employees are automatically enrolled in our Defined Contribution
Pension Plan, which includes a paid company match up to 6%, in
addition to a company contribution equaling up to 7.25% of your
base salary. - Site performance based Gainshare
Plan: It is an annual cash bonus plan for eligible Canadian hourly
associates. Awards are based on site performance against
predetermined annual goals.
Key Functions:
- Responsible for the daily operation
of manufacturing equipment that produces engineered wood
products. - Perform regular Preventive
Maintenance and clean-up on equipment. - Total commitment to working safely
and following all safety rules and regulations. - Problem solve and troubleshoot
equipment and issues on a regular basis. - Involvement in ongoing process
improvement in the work area. - Operate forklifts and other mobile
equipment to manage product flow. - Perform quality checks and ensure
production of a quality product. - Complete shift paperwork and
recordkeeping. - Attending team meetings and regular
training sessions.
Requirements
Requirements:
- High
School graduation certificate or GED - Committed
to follow safe work policies, practices and procedures. - Ability
to work rotating shift schedules (12-hour shifts/night
shifts/weekends) - Strong
trouble shooting, problem solving and communication
skills - Ability
to work within a team setting. - Demonstrate
willingness and ability to learn new jobs & skills. - Ability
to perform the job essential functions of the position, which
includes climbing stairs, navigating catwalks, lifting up to 50
pounds, stooping, and bending. - At
least 1 year experience working in
industrial/manufacturing/construction environments
preferred.
About Wood Products
We’ve been delivering quality building products and solutions to
our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to
specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance
and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation
as a leader in sustainable wood products.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make
the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to
achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business
lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of
exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are
passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to
choose us.
Weyerhaeuser
is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five
core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where
all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared
purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and
supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires
people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our
team.
Job Conditions
- Minimum experience: 0 to 1 year
- Minimum educational level: Grade 12 or Equivalent
- Language: English