Production Laborer

YOUR CAREER **

Western Forest Products is hiring **Production Laborers** to join our **Calvert Division in Washougal, WA**.

We offer **opportunities for growth** and a **long-term career**, an **energetic team-oriented environment**, and most importantly **a safe workplace**. If you're the type of person who likes to come to work, learn new skills, and go home feeling like you've accomplished something, then this could be a great fit for you.

**Our total rewards offering includes:**

- Hourly wage rate starting at **$19.73 -- $21.09**, based on your skill level, qualifications, and experience.

- Dental and Medical Benefits -- *WFP pays 100% of the employee monthly premiums for base plan*

- 401(k) retirement savings plan

- Basic life insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Paid time of (PTO) and Paid holidays

- Opportunities for growth and a long-term career

- An energetic team-oriented environment

- A safe workplace

**Shifts:** Monday-Friday (occasional Saturdays), 6:00am -- 3:30pm

*Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing as well as background checks.*

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

- Set up glue room for daily production needs;

- Push out previous days production;

- Apply glue to boards and move boards through the production line;

- Inspect boards for proper glue application;

- Lock up the beams with an air impact gun once glued;

- Using torque wrench, manually lock up beam to the proper torque;

- Communicate and work as a team during entire process;

- Maintain clean and organized workspace;

- Support other areas of the operations as needed; and

- Must be able to lift 50 lbs and continuously be on your feet 90% of the time.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS**

- Labor experience is an asset but not required;

- Reliable, steady work history, includes a good attendance record;

- Must have the ability to follow standard safety procedures;

- Positive attitude, ready to learn and a safety mindset;

- Physically fit and able to stand for 8+ hour shifts, perform repetitive tasks and heavy lifting;

- Must be able to work in moderate to warm environment;

- Basic math skills and effectively read, write and communicate in English; and

- Must be able to pass pre-employment and regular random drug tests.

**WESTERN OVERVIEW**

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our Calvert Division is one of the oldest continuous glulam manufacturers in the U.S., bringing more than 70 years of experience producing high quality glued laminated beams and arches. With two manufacturing plants in Washington, our Washougal and Vancouver facilities produce glued laminated timber products for both commercial and residential projects around the world.

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your ca