Production Worker, Star Truss

Job summary

Production workers are responsible for assembling trusses according to engineering drawings and moving materials to the production table. They must also ensure quality control, label products correctly, and maintain a clean work environment.

Job details

[https://static.workforcenow.adp.com/cccustom/Client/Recruitment/star%20truss_aaf6e3ea-eb72-4e82-9885-d27edeeda7aa.jpg] Now hiring – Production Workers At Star Truss, we offer an exciting place to build your career. Location: 1700 Molson St, Winnipeg Shifts: Monday-Friday * Afternoon Shift: 3:30 pm – 12:00 am Training for afternoon shift is during the day shift for a 2-week period to start, so daytime availability (7 am to 3:30 pm) is required for training only. Starting wage: $18.15/hour. There is a $1.00/hour shift premium for the afternoon shift. We offer you: * competitive compensation * group benefits * company matching RRSP/DPSP program * employee home purchase program * retail discounts Requirements * Previous truss manufacturing experience is preferred, but not necessary. * No formal training is required. * Must be physically able to: * Climb up and down from an approximately 3 foot high work area several times per hour. * Stand for up to 2 ½ hours at a time without rest. * Lift wood trusses and components up to 16 feet long and weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. * Must be able to use and read a tape measure. * CSA approved safety shoes/boots, to be purchased by the employee before commencing work. Job Overview Production Workers work within the guidelines set by management, working closely with the Lead Hand/Table Captain and Production Manager. * The production workflow is as follows: Assisting in setting up the truss jig, moving materials to the production table; assembling each truss as per the engineering shop drawings; ensuring that the connector plates are placed correctly on both sides of the truss; that all material is of good quality, the correct size & grade, and cut to the correct specifications; and that each truss is labeled correctly. * Observe and comply with all safety rules. * Clean up work areas at the end of each shift. * Assist with other duties as assigned by management. * Tools required to perform daily duties: hard hat, safety vest, gloves and other PPE will be supplied by Star Truss. Working Conditions Work is full time, on site, for both day and/or afternoon Shifts. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and other occupational hazards, as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. About Us Star Truss, a division of Star Building Materials, is one of Manitoba’s largest prefab truss plants. With an extremely experienced design staff, state-of-the-art design software and the latest in manufacturing equipment, we can successfully complete the most difficult projects. Star Truss manufactures and supplies prefab floor and roof trusses to builders throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. We also supply a full range of engineered wood products such as wood I-joists, LVL beams and LVL wall framing. Every product we supply is designed to meet or exceed code standards and our quality control program ensures the final product does as well. To learn more, click here [https://www.starbuilding.ca/winnipeg/StarTruss]. Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community [https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=Qualico&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_CA] to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reasons to come to work every day. Closing Date: September 25, 2026 #STARWINNIPEG

What you’ll do

Production workers are responsible for assembling trusses according to engineering drawings and moving materials to the production table. They must also ensure quality control, label products correctly, and maintain a clean work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. While previous truss manufacturing experience is preferred, no formal training is required, though the ability to read a tape measure is essential.

Benefits

• Group benefits • Company matching RRSP/DPSP program • Employee home purchase program • Retail discounts

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Truss manufacturing
• Tape measure usage
• Material handling
• Assembly
• Quality control
• Safety compliance
• Equipment operation
• Blueprint reading
• Design Software
• Tape Measure
• Workflow Management
• Management
• Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)
• Machinery
• Production Management
• Shop Drawing
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Construction
• Production Worker
• Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Team Assemblers
• Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators