Production Labourer - Summer Students

Canoe Forest Products • Salmon Arm, BC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Canoe Forest Products Ltd. is a division of the Gorman Group of Companies, located near Salmon Arm, BC, and is a busy Plywood production facility. Canoe Forest Products Ltd. (CFP) produces superior quality Canadian softwood sheathing and specialty plywood products under the trademark CANOE brand®. Since 1965, the CANOE brand® has distinguished itself as a premium quality plywood panel that is well recognized and valued throughout the world.

We are accepting applications for temporary summer students to help support our operations during the summer months (beginning of May through to the end of August). This is a unionized position and is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Interior Forest Labour Relations Association and United Steelworkers.

Reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, you will be working with a team of employees, who are responsible for producing Canoe brand “Quality Proud” plywood products. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience.

Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks for extended periods of time and in varying weather conditions
• Able to work safely under the pressure of production equipment
• Experience with and/or around machinery and equipment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Be available to work Graveyard, Day and Afternoon shifts
• Able to work in a team setting
• Reliable transportation to/from work
• Must be enrolled in a post-secondary education program in September 2026
• Must be 18 years of age or older as per the new BC Government legislation

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in forestry or manufacturing is considered an advantage

Responsibilities

• Working shift work and available for all shifts on short notice
• Working in a manufacturing production environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks as required

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Exceptional benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Diverse work opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree