Shop Hand/Painter

We’re seeking a motivated full-time, permanent Shop Hand/Painter to become an integral part of our Production Crew in Exshaw, AB (close to Canmore, Alberta). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on preparation of timber products, including operating machinery and equipment and facility maintenance in our warehouse.

At WPTF we create enduring timber frame legacies by merging traditional German and Canadian timber frame joinery with cutting-edge technology and a strong commitment to green building, efficiency, and sustainability. If you’re passionate about quality and ready to contribute to a collaborative and innovative team, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do: Your impact on our craft:

As a Shop Hand, you’ll be crucial in preparing our high-quality timber products and maintaining our efficient production environment. Your daily activities will include:

• Timber Preparation: hands-on preparation of timber products, including sanding and staining
• Shop Maintenance: ensuring the shop is consistently clean, organized and well maintained
• Logistics Support: assisting with shipping and receiving by filling orders, loading/unloading trucks, and preparing packages for shipment
• Warehouse Organization: efficiently moving and organizing the product and pieces within the warehouse
• Equipment Operation: operating a variety of machinery and tools, including forklifts, CNC planers, and other woodworking equipment (training provided!)
• Quality Assurance: completing checklists to maintain our high standards.

Who You Are: Skills & Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic and desire to learn. No prior experience is required - we’re committed to providing training.

• Eagerness to learn, no experience is required; training provided including forklift and skid steer
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and assist others
• Adaptable to work in a fast-pace environment and flexible with changing priorities
• Must be physically fit to lift heavy product
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to drive our shop in Exshaw, AB daily
• First Aid and WHMIS is an asset but not required

What We Offer: Grow with WPTF

We believe in investing in our team and providing a supportive, rewarding environment.

• Long-term career in full-time, permanent employment with opportunity to advance
• A positive, collaborative, innovative, eager and fun team
• Competitive compensation with wages starting at $22-25 per hour with 9.25 hours per day and 44 hours per week
• Full extended benefits package available after 6 months
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Work in the beautiful Canmore area, surrounded by the Rockies

Ready to build your future with us?

If you're interested in joining a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, and its people, we encourage you to apply!

To find out more about us, please visit our website at https://wtimber.com/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Exshaw, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person