Our company:
At Kalesnikoff, we honor our heritage by investing in our future. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, we’ve evolved from our roots in the forests to become a leader in the timber industry, but we’re not just resting on tradition. Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible in wood design and construction.
Role and Objectives:
The Finishing Team Member plays a key role in the final stages of mass timber production, ensuring all panels and beams meet Kalesnikoff’s high standards for quality and appearance. This position is responsible for safely performing a variety of finishing tasks, including waxing, staining, labeling, and packaging timber components in accordance with customer specifications and company procedures.
Working closely with other team members, the Finishing Team Member contributes to quality control, workplace safety, and efficient production flow. This is an entry-level role with full training provided, offering opportunities to develop skills and grow within Kalesnikoff’s operations team.
Responsibilities:
- Stamp and mark panels in compliance with licensing authorities’ standards and job requirements.
- Wax panels and beams in accordance with instructions.
- Ability to read and interrupt shop drawings, including dimensions and notes.
- Perform quality checks to confirm features and dimensions match those on the shop drawings.
- Apply banding, dunnage and paper wrap, per packaging procedures for the job and company standards.
- Apply stains or coating products in a safe manner, in conformance with job requirements.
- Apply membranes, or other materials in a safe manner, in conformance with job requirements.
- Labeling panels/beams and packages per internal labeling process.
- Tracking hours on jobs and tasks and assigning appropriately to correct customer group – per shift.
- Basic QC checks, referring customer specs and shop drawings.
- Cut dunnage for units on the chop saw.
- Rip inlay and other material on the table saw.
- Install inlays in panels or beams, when needed, per quality program.
- Keeps working area clean.
- Removes full wood and garbage bins as needed, to keep area flowing, and tidy.
- Assist in training other teammates.
- Assist in developing, reviewing, and approving role specific operations manuals and safety documentation.
- Able to learn mobile or lifting equipment: Bridge Crane, Forklift, Combi-Forklift, Electric Forklift
- Use hand tools as required for finishing requirements.
- Working safely near overhead crane, forklift and other equipment.
Requirements:
- Plant Operator program or certificate would be considered an asset.
- High school diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED).
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, construction, or production environment is an asset but not required.
- Experience using basic hand tools, power tools, or woodworking equipment is an advantage.
- On-the-job training will be provided for all key tasks, including safety procedures, equipment use, and quality standards.
Work Conditions:
- A commitment to safety in the workplace.
- Flexible approach to work tasks with a willingness to support other departments as required.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team.
- Must have a reliable method of transportation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Skilled in operating basic woodworking and fabrication equipment.
Compensation Package:
- Salary: $28.75 - $33.30
- Schedule: Monday - Thursday 5:30am – 4:00pm
- Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program.
- Team building and social events.
- Training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
- Opportunity to advance in your career.
- Work-life balance.
- A great culture where we truly value our employees.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Our recruitment team reviews all applications carefully. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About our Kootenay home:
Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?
Equal opportunity commitment:
Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.
Pay: $28.75-$33.30 per hour
Work Location: In person
