First Operator

Welcome to Cascades! Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment. Join us as a Machine Operator in Scarborough and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first. What's In It For You Taking care of our people is in our nature—so you'll enjoy: Hourly wage: Starting at $22.04/hour + $1.00/hour midnight shift premium Midnight shift (10 pm- 6 am) A full range of benefits including group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan—so you can share in our success Employee Assistance Program because your physical and mental well-being matter Referral bonus—help grow our team and get rewarded What You'll Do As a Machine Operator, you'll be at the heart of operations—right on the production floor where materials take shape. Your Day-to-day Will Include Obtaining production orders and verifying stock specifications and material condition before production begins. Performing all production activities, including machine set-up, operation, cleanup, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Completing production reports and required documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Performing production tasks involving repetitive hand movements, standing, lifting, moving, and packing materials. Proactively identifying equipment issues and submitting maintenance requests when repairs are required. Following all company policies and procedures, including Health & Safety standards, housekeeping requirements, and government regulations. Assisting second and third operators with machine operation and performing other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor. Your strengths as a Machine Operator You are a natural fit for this role if you have: A minimum of 1–2 years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in the corrugated industry (considered an asset). Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues. The ability to read and understand work instructions, production documentation, and use basic computer systems. The ability to lift 35 lbs and perform physically demanding work throughout the shift. The ability to read both metric and imperial tape measurements accurately. A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational efficiency, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we'd love to meet you! Apply now and join our team as a Machine Operator in Scarborough. Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and cleaning machinery while verifying stock specifications and completing production reports. They must proactively identify equipment issues and ensure all health and safety standards are followed on the production floor.

Candidates need 1-2 years of manufacturing machine operation experience and the ability to lift 35 lbs. Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read metric and imperial measurements are essential.

• Group Insurance • Telemedicine • Employer-contributed Retirement Plan • Profit Sharing Plan • Employee Share Purchase Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Referral Bonus

• Attention to detailPreferred
• Occupational safetyPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Machine Operation
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Troubleshooting
• Production Documentation
• Metric and Imperial Measurement
• Workplace Safety
• Quality Control
• Operational Efficiency
• Attention To Detail
• Prioritization

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Security & Safety

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level