Production Worker – #6819 – L

Living Turkstra Values:

• Provide world-class customer service and quality building products
• Provide a safe and healthy work environment for all
• Treat our employees with respect and provide opportunities for ongoing growth and Development
• Act with integrity in all our dealings with customers and suppliers
• Build our future based on traditional values
• Support the communities in which we work
• Stand behind our products and services
• Always on the level

General Responsibilities:

• Prepared to start the work shift on time, every day
• Contributes to a positive team environment within the Plant and throughout the company
• Able to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment
• Effectively uses downtime
• Follows Turkstra Branch Standards, in particular, sustains shop cleanliness and required maintenance

Business Objectives:

• Works together with the Plant team to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Follows Turkstra's approach to world class customer service
• Provides ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement.

Machine Operation:

• Properly handles all material while checking for quality and defects
• Ensures product is manufactured to precise specifications
• Reads and interprets relevant documentation for production
• Carries out proper safety and cleaning protocol on production lines, machinery and equipment
• Completes machinery and equipment inspections

Forklift Operation:

• Takes forklift operator course and obtains forklift operator certification
• Completes circle checks and inspections
• Effectively moves and organizes work-in-progress (WIP) material based on production schedule

Lumber Sorter:

• Properly handles all material checking for quality and defects
• Straps lifts for transport to rip saw
• Keep shop clean / general housekeeping

Shipper/Receiver:

• Properly handles all material while checking for quality and defects
• Builds loads accurately (quantity, structurally)
• Safely loads and unloads trucks (trim, rough lumber)
• Performs regular cycle counts for inventory management
• Fills in as a floater as needed

Rip Saw Operator:

• Complete all daily maintenance as required (rip saw, lift truck)
• Performs pre-rip routine (rip sheet, blade setup, staples, banding)
• Does first piece routine (accuracy check, labelling)
• Follows protocol on ripping lumber (minimize waste, quality)
• Follows rip sheet instructions (quantities, sizes, paperwork)
• Complete post-rip procedures (paperwork, tags, labelling)
• Properly handles all material while checking for quality and defects
• Prepares lifts for transport (banding, labelling)

Moulder Operator:

• Completes all daily maintenance (lift truck, saws)
• Perform all pre-machining tasks (staples, tags, production needs)
• Properly handles all materials, checking for quality and defects
• Feed material as per instructions (crook, bow, defects)
• Retrieves lumber as required for production run
• Carefully inspects trim for defects (knots, cracks, splits, holes)
• Carefully follows outfeed tasks (taping, recording, stacking)

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Interest in the construction industry
• Experience or knowledge with related products and services an asset
• Forklift experience an asset

Abilities/Skill Requirements:

• Team Player
• Strong work ethic
• Communication skills
• Quality control
• Detailed oriented
• General math skills
• Ability to work in a fast pace work environment

Physical Requirements:

• Minimum lift requirements of 66 lbs.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to step on and off truss table

What we offer:

• FT employees receive benefits after probationary period
• Discretionary bonus program
• Afternoon Shift, Monday - Thursday from 3:00pm - 1:00am
• Employee personal and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Personalized training
• Employee discount from day
• Company events regularly
• Dynamic work environment
• Diverse culture and family values