Production Worker - General Helper
Tree Island Steel, 3933 Boundary Road, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Job DescriptionPosted Monday, February 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Company BackgroundTree 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.
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)
- Participate in all site specific training as required
- Perform other related duties to support the overall success of the operation
- Job Stability with a longstanding Company
- Competitive Wages
- Opportunity for Overtime
- Retirement - Matching RRSP
- Endless Learning Opportunities (Tuition Reimbursement Program)
- Safety Footwear Reimbursement
- Exciting Company Social Events
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 WorkWeek 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
- Our Culture is based on the Core Values:
- Safety & Efficiency
- Problem Solving & Lifelong Learning
- Safety is our # 1 priority
- Safety & Service Recognition Awards
- 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
Tree Island Steel, 3933 Boundary Road, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
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