Pay ranges
Light Industrial Staffing pay in Burnaby.
Here is what light industrial staffing roles in Burnaby typically pay per hour. Ranges scale with experience, shift, and certifications, and follow local market rates anchored on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
| Role | Hourly range |
|---|---|
| Production associate | $16 to $22 |
| Machine operator | $18 to $25 |
| Assembler | $16 to $21 |
| Material handler | $17 to $23 |
| Quality control inspector | $19 to $26 |
| Line lead | $21 to $28 |
Ranges reflect local market rates and scale with experience, shift, and certifications. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What we check for
- OSHA 10
- lockout/tagout awareness
- basic measurement and inspection
Shifts we cover
- first, second, and third shift
- weekend lines
- overtime during production peaks
Neighborhoods we cover in Burnaby
- Historic District
- Arts District
- University District
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FAQ
Common questions.
How fast can you fill a light industrial staffing role in Burnaby?
Most light industrial staffing roles in Burnaby fill fast: general production roles in 24 to 72 hours, skilled operators in 3 to 5 days. We keep a screened bench warm, so we send a short list quickly instead of starting a search from scratch. Call 1-866-888-6111 to brief the role.
Which light industrial staffing positions can you fill in Burnaby?
In Burnaby we place production associates, machine operators, assemblers, material handlers, quality control inspectors, and line leads. Have a role outside that list? Ask, because we probably staff it too.
What is the pay range for light industrial staffing in Burnaby?
It varies by role, shift, and certifications. Burnaby rates start around $16 per hour for entry work and reach about $28 per hour for senior roles. The pay table above breaks it out role by role.
Do you offer temp, temp to hire, and direct hire in Burnaby?
All three. Bring people on temporarily for seasonal work, on temp to hire to test fit first, or on direct hire from day one. We will steer you to the option that fits each Burnaby role.
What certifications or checks are required for light industrial staffing in Burnaby?
The credentials that count most for light industrial staffing are OSHA 10, lockout/tagout awareness, and basic measurement and inspection. Before anyone is placed, we verify right to work and run background and reference checks.
What is your coverage around Burnaby?
We staff Burnaby and the surrounding towns, including Historic District, Arts District, University District. Tell us where your site is and we will confirm coverage.
How do you charge for light industrial staffing in Burnaby?
Talking to us and reviewing candidates is free. Temporary placements bill at an hourly rate that covers pay, payroll taxes, workers compensation, and our service. Direct hires carry a one time placement fee. Either way, you get the number in writing first.
Can you staff off hours and peak season in Burnaby?
Yes. We cover first, second, and third shift and weekend lines, including weekend and peak season coverage. Give us the schedule and we staff to it.
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Light Industrial Staffing in Burnaby, explained.
Light Industrial Staffing hiring in Burnaby
Burnaby is a market of about 250,000 people. Local demand runs across logistics, hospitality, and construction, and those employers all need the same thing: reliable people, hired quickly.
Our candidates come from Burnaby and nearby communities like Historic District, Arts District, University District. Because we keep them screened and ready, you get names in days, not a long open search.
On pay, British Columbia's minimum wage is $17.85. We build rates around what Burnaby employers actually pay so offers land and people stay. Source: U.S. Department of Labor.
How hiring works in Burnaby
The process is simple and it does not waste your time. We get the light industrial staffing role on paper first, the duties, the schedule, the rate, and the deal breakers.
From there we work our screened bench, check history and credentials, and bring you a short list of people who fit. You interview, and we close the offer and run onboarding so nothing slips.
Temporary, temp to hire, or direct hire
There is no single right way to hire light industrial staffing in Burnaby, so we offer three. Temporary handles seasonal and surge work with payroll and compliance carried by us.
Temp to hire is the test drive: work with someone first, then move them to your payroll if it fits. Direct hire puts them on your team from the start.
We help Burnaby employers match each role to the option that makes sense for the work and the budget.
What we staff and how we vet in Burnaby
For light industrial staffing in Burnaby we staff production associates, machine operators, assemblers, material handlers, quality control inspectors, and line leads.
We cover first, second, and third shift, plus weekend lines. The requirements that matter most are OSHA 10, lockout/tagout awareness, and basic measurement and inspection.
Every candidate is checked for right to work, work history, and references before they start, so the person who shows up can actually do the job.
Burnaby employers we work with
Burnaby employers across logistics, hospitality, and construction use Langford for light industrial staffing year round.
We know the roles these teams run, the shifts they need covered, and what good looks like in the first two weeks. That is why our placements hold past 30 days instead of turning over in week one.
Why Burnaby teams call us first
We move fast, we screen for real, and we stay on the file. A short list reaches you in about one business day for most light industrial staffing roles because we keep a bench warm in Burnaby.
We carry payroll, taxes, and workers compensation on temporary placements, so the paperwork sits with us, not you. And we check in through the first 30 days, so a placement that wobbles gets fixed early.
Call 1-866-888-6111 to start, or tell us about the role online.