Tree Island SteelVerified Job Source

Production Worker - General Helper

Richmond, BC
On-site
Posted Jul 9, 2026
1 position

$23–$24 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Production Worker supports site operations by operating machinery, overhead cranes, and forklifts while assisting senior operators. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment through general housekeeping duties.

Job details

COMPANY BACKGROUND Tree Island Steel Ltd. (“Tree Island Steel” or the “Company”) is a publicly listed company whose shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSL. Headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, since 1964, Tree Island Steel, through its three operating facilities in Canada and the United States, produces wire products for a diverse range of industrial, residential construction, commercial construction, agricultural, and specialty applications. Its products include bright wire; a broad array of fasteners, including packaged, collated and bulk nails; stucco reinforcing products; concrete reinforcing mesh; fencing and other fabricated wire products. The Company markets these products under the Tree Island®, Halsteel®, True-Spec®, K-Lath®, TI-Wire® and Tough Strand® brand names. Tree Island Steel operates in Canada under Tree Island Industries Ltd and in the United States under Tree Island Wire (USA) Inc. What You’ll Do: General Helper is a production worker within our steel manufacturing facility who supports the wider site operations and senior Machine Operators producing high quality wire and wire products. The role reports to the Production Managers or designate and requires membership in the Teamsters Union, Local 213. Examples of Duties Operation of production machinery Operation of an overhead crane and forklift Assisting senior Machine Operators at assigned workstations (i.e. lifting/moving product up to 50 lbs.) Warehouse/manufacturing work (i.e. moving up and down stairs, bending, lifting, and carrying items) Production department housekeeping (i.e. sweeping, machine cleaning, shoveling, painting, vacuuming, etc.) Participate in all site specific training as required Perform other related duties to support the overall success of the operation What's In It For You Job Stability with a longstanding Company Guaranteed Hours Competitive Wages Opportunity for Overtime Comprehensive Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental) Retirement - Matching RRSP Endless Learning Opportunities (Tuition Reimbursement Program) Safety Footwear Reimbursement Exciting Company Social Events Compensation & Shift Rotation The position rate of pay is up to $24.03/hr including base pay ($23.33/hr), afternoon shift premium ($0.65/hr), night shift premium ($0.70/hr) where applicable. This role is a stepping stone to a Machine Operator with a base pay of $31.34/hr. Hours of Work 2 weeks rotation: Week 1 & 2: Day Shift – Monday to Friday, 6:00AM -2:30PM Week 3 & 4: Night Shift – Monday to Friday, 2:30PM-10:30PM Week 5 & 6: Afternoon Shift – Monday to Friday, 10:30pm – 6:00AM Why Tree Island? Our Culture is based on the Core Values: Safety & Efficiency Resiliency & Adaptability Problem Solving & Lifelong Learning Safety is our # 1 priority Safety & Service Recognition Awards What You’ll Bring: Able to move up and down stairs, bend, lift (up to 50lbs), carry items, push and pull, grip, etc. Able to follow all safe work practices Must have CSA approved steel-toed safety boots with non-slip sole Mechanically inclined Able to follow direction Good written and verbal communication skills Access to a readily available vehicle is preferred Previous manufacturing experience in an industrial environment is considered an asset Sit down counterbalance (SDCB) forklift experience is considered an asset Overhead crane experience is considered an asset Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) is considered an asset

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing manual labor in an industrial setting. Previous manufacturing, forklift, or overhead crane experience is considered an asset, and the ability to follow safety protocols is mandatory.