POSITION SUMMARY

The General Labourer / Summer Student is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through safe material handling, facility housekeeping, inventory organization and material preservation activities. This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient material flow throughout the facility while ensuring materials, components and equipment are properly cleaned, protected, stored and maintained to prevent damage, corrosion, contamination or deterioration.

The incumbent performs a variety of general labour tasks in support of production, warehouse, shipping, receiving and maintenance functions while adhering to all company health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, transport, and store incoming materials from receiving areas to designated warehouse or production locations.
• Retrieve materials, components, and supplies from inventory locations to support manufacturing operations.
• Move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the facility using approved material handling equipment.
• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure materials are properly identified, protected, and stored.
• Inspect materials and components for signs of rust, corrosion, contamination, or damage and report concerns to supervision.
• Clean rust, scale, dirt, and other surface contaminants from materials, components, and equipment using approved methods, tools, and procedures.
• Apply approved rust-prevention products, protective coatings, wraps, covers, or packaging materials to components designated for storage.
• Prepare and preserve materials, components, and equipment for short-term and long-term storage to minimize deterioration and maintain product quality.
• Assist with inventory organization, stock rotation, and storage practices that support material preservation and efficient retrieval.
• Support Shipping and Receiving activities as required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and prolonged standing.
• Ability to clean, prepare, package, preserve, and move materials and equipment throughout the facility.
• Ability to work safely with approved cleaning agents, rust inhibitors, and preservation products while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years General Shop experience, preferably in a Manufacturing Environment.

 

SPECIFIC SKILL ABILITY AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of basic material preservation, corrosion prevention, and storage practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely use cleaning tools, hand tools, power tools, rust-removal equipment, and approved preservation materials.
• Understanding of proper handling, packaging, wrapping, and storage methods for manufactured components and equipment.
• Ability to recognize conditions that may lead to corrosion, damage, or deterioration of stored materials and components.

This opportunity is a new position

Hourly Rate: $17.60

AI: Is not used during the hiring process

About Shred-Tech:

Shred-Tech is a leading manufacturer of shredding systems serving customers throughout the world. Shred-Tech is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Shred-Tech is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code.