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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.

CFP has immediate Production Labourer positions available within their plywood plant facility. 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.

KEY ROLES of this position include but are not limited to:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physical ability to perform labour intensive occupations
• High School Diploma or equivalency is considered an asset
• Previous experience in forestry or manufacturing is considered an advantage
• Must be 18 years of age or older as per the new BC Government legislation

WAGE: Starts at $35.12 per hour.

ABOUT US:

The Gorman Group of Companies is family owned and proudly made up of Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd., Canoe Forest Products, Oroville Reman and Reload, Downie Timber, Selkirk Cedar, Lumby Pole, and Similkameen Forest Products Divisions. For over 75 years, we have been known for creating The Finest Boards and other specialty wood products. Perhaps even more, we are known for working together.

The Gorman Group is more than just a group of companies…we are a family! We value the family roots that connect us and the employees that work for us. We believe our employees are fundamental to our success as we strive to become the employer of choice through our strong family values, culture, community involvement, innovation, and constant drive for excellence.

The Gorman Group is committed to the well-being of future generations and is fully committed to responsible and sustainable forest management of the lands where our operations are conducted. Our commitment to the environment encompasses the highest levels of stewardship and welcomes accountability.

WE OFFER:

• Family supporting jobs and a safe place to build your career
• Competitive pay and exceptional benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Diverse work opportunities
• An open and innovative culture
• A progressive and dynamic work environment

We are more than a company…we are a community! We believe this community begins at work and with YOU!

If you possess the skills and qualifications required for this challenging position, we want to hear from you! Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

As part of our interview process, candidates may be required to complete a series of pre-employment screening assessments.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Gorman Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce in a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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