OPERATOR / SKILLED LABOURER
JOB POSTING
The Operator / Skilled Labourer reports directly to the Foreman and Plant Manager in this full-time role based at our manufacturing facility in Louis Creek, B.C. This position builds on general shop floor labour and includes a higher level of responsibility for material flow, equipment operation, saw operation, staging, loading, shrink wrapping, and production support.
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Operate and care for construction equipment, tools, machinery, and shop equipment safely and effectively.
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Operate the Hundegger saw and related equipment as trained and authorized, including following production priorities, cut lists, drawings, and safe operating procedures.
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Complete swap deck loading, including organizing, staging, and preparing materials or finished components for movement.
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Complete shrink wrapping duties to protect finished materials and prepare product for storage, transfer, or shipping.
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Reload and stage materials at stations to keep production moving and reduce downtime.
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Support daily shop floor production, including wood framing, material handling, panel/component assembly, and general manufacturing support.
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Monitor material flow and communicate shortages, delays, equipment concerns, or production issues to the Foreman or Plant Manager.
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Assess material quality, cut accuracy, labels, staging, and completed work to support production standards.
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Use remaining time to help debottleneck the shop by jumping into priority areas where support is needed.
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Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, including equipment areas, staging zones, and walkways.
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Follow safe work procedures, use appropriate PPE, and contribute to a positive safety culture.
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Manufacturing, factory, saw operation, equipment operation, or wood framing experience is preferred.
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Experience with automated saw equipment, CNC machinery, robotics, or Hundegger operation is considered a strong asset.
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Comfortable learning and operating machinery, tools, and production equipment safely and consistently.
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Forklift ticket is an asset.
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Ability to read and follow construction drawings, cut lists, measurements, labels, and production instructions is an asset.
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Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately and efficiently.
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Ability to physically perform construction and manufacturing-related tasks, including lifting, standing, bending, and moving materials throughout the shift.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with Foremen, operators, labourers, and production staff.
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Self-starter who can identify what needs to be done and help move work forward without constant direction.
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Reliable, safety-minded, and comfortable working under pressure to support production timelines.
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Work is performed in a manufacturing and shop environment.
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The role includes hands-on production work, equipment operation, material movement, loading, staging, and shrink wrapping.
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Work may involve exposure to loud noises, dust, moving equipment, and other construction or manufacturing-related hazards.
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Some driving, deliveries, or occasional site support may be required for varying periods of time.
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$23.00 - $30.00 per hour, based on experience and equipment capability.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Overtime.
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Referral bonus program.
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Annual safety allowance.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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A collaborative, innovative work environment.
Paradigm Building Solutions runs a high-end robotic manufacturing plant that produces open and closed wood wall panels in Louis Creek, B.C, only 5 minutes south of Barrière. There are only a small number of companies in the world running such high-end equipment, and we have big plans to be the market-leader in sustainable and energy-efficient prefabricated wall panels in Canada. Our company is very much data driven and we strive for excellence in everything we do.
Why Barrière, BC?
A small, quaint town located just north of Kamloops, Barrière makes the perfect spot for fishing, camping, golf, and whitewater rafting in the summer, and snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in the winter. Only a 30 minute drive from Kamloops, you will be close to two downhill ski mountains, miles of secluded touring roads, dozens of fresh and local farmers’ markets, and many other attractions in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan. An affordable place to live with the great outdoors as your backyard, you get the best of both worlds of close proximity to a big city but the peace and seclusion of a rural location.
Joining Paradigm Building Solutions means joining a forward-thinking company where your skills will be honed, achievements recognized, and career growth supported.
