General Labor

Job summary

Assist machine operators with setup, feeding materials, clearing jams, preparing orders, and performing quality checks. Follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures, maintain a clean work area, and promptly report equipment, quality, or production issues.

Job details

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 General Labor 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: Wage starting at $22,02/hourly Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability Required rotational shifts – 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded What You’ll Do As a General Labor, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape. Your Day-to-day Required to be mechanically inclined in a production setting, and with previous experience in machine set up Assist operators with set-ups, setting feed guides that include side guides, air, pressure, rolls, feed, gauge belts and clearing jam-ups Assist machine operators and crew with other duties as assigned Consult with operator as to order sequence Printing Load tags and preparing next order or closure of order Manually feed stock into machine, ensure that machine is continually kept full Check sheets for de-lamination, off register, defects, etc./ Quality Checks Inform the operator and / or supervisor of any machine, equipment, quality or production problems immediately Ensure lockout is performed according to procedures posted on the machine Maintaining standards of cleanliness throughout the manufacturing facility Maintains a safe, clean work area and follows all safety procedures (including lockout/tagout), 5S, AIB, and other applicable standards Other duties as assigned Your strengths as a General Labor You Are a Natural Fit For This Role If Minimum high school diploma or equivalent Some experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Basic English communication skills for safety and team collaboration Ability to read and follow written/verbal instructions and basic measurements Basic mechanical aptitude and computer skills Strong attention to detail with quality assurance and problem-solving skills Strong communication and teamwork skills; people-oriented Ability to manage time, stay organized, work under pressure, and show initiative Perform physically demanding tasks, including frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs (23 kg), repetitive movements, standing for extended periods 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 General Labor in Scarborough. Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. Artificial intelligence may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the candidate experience.

What you’ll do

Assist machine operators with setup, feeding materials, clearing jams, preparing orders, and performing quality checks. Follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures, maintain a clean work area, and promptly report equipment, quality, or production issues.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic English communication skills, and some manufacturing or industrial experience. Candidates should have basic mechanical and computer skills, be attentive and collaborative, follow instructions and measurements, and be able to perform physically demanding work, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Quality Checks · Preferred
• Defect Identification · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Machine Setup
• Production Support
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Quality Checks
• Defect Identification
• Basic Computer Skills
• Reading Instructions
• Basic Measurements
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Organization
• Safety Procedures
• Physical Stamina

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Security & Safety

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