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General Labourer

The General Labourer is responsible for the safe operation of cranes and processing equipment while maintaining accurate inventory and production records. They also perform daily equipment inspections, package materials according to sales orders, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

  • On-site
  • Hamilton, ON
  • Posted Aug 6, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Major Responsibilities - Ensures safe and efficient operation of cranes and processing equipment. - Ensures the processing equipment is operating to specifications. - Performs daily inspection on lifting equipment prior to start up. - Ensures all necessary reports have been completed. - Identifies packaged material per sales order requirements. - Ensures non-conforming product is brought forth to the Production Supervisor for disposition. - Generates and applies finish good tags to packaged product. - Updates inventory material locations (RTS). - Maintains good housekeeping in the work area. - Take part and initiate continuous improvement efforts. - Trains new employees as required. - Other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor. Qualifications - Previous experience in a Production/Warehouse environment - Commitment to Continuous Improvement and Safety - Interest and ability to advance and take on increase responsibilities Job Type: - Full-time The base pay for this position is $23.17/hour with a target variable pay of 4% At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together. At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify. At Samuel, meeting our customer needs is our top priority. With cost-effective distribution and just-in-time delivery of metals and industrial products across North America, we ensure our customers get exactly what they need – any time, anywhere and from a single source. Our focus on value-added processing services and innovative supply chain solutions allow us to work closely with our customers, ensuring their products are on the market on time. Thanks to our integrated network of products and services supported by our in-house technical leaders and market experts, we are uniquely positioned to become your supplier of choice.

What you’ll do

The General Labourer is responsible for the safe operation of cranes and processing equipment while maintaining accurate inventory and production records. They also perform daily equipment inspections, package materials according to sales orders, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous experience in a production or warehouse environment and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. The role requires the ability to handle physical tasks and the interest to take on increasing responsibilities.

Listed skills

  • Inventory managementPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Crane operation
  • Processing equipment operation
  • Inspection
  • Inventory management
  • Packaging
  • Safety compliance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Training
  • Housekeeping
  • Reporting
  • Lifting Equipment
  • Supply Chain
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Warehousing
  • Innovation
  • Just In Time Methodology
  • Sales Order

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Trades
  • Labourer
  • Warehouse Worker
  • Freight Handlers
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Additional details

Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week