Aerator/Production Workers (Rotating Continental 12-hrs) – Kitchener – Start ASAP

Grand River Personnel Limited; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay increase after probationary period

Clean and safe work environment

Family oriented and community social

Internal promotions with growth within

Job summary

Grand River Personnel is recruiting energetic Production Workers for a manufacturer in KITCHENER. The role is full-time in a busy printing department, with a rotating continental shift schedule (days & nights) and a pay rate of $19.75–$20.00 per hour plus vacation pay.

Benefits include a safe work environment, opportunity for growth, and internal promotions. Responsibilities include operating power walkies, supporting presses, following production schedules, and maintaining safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy manufacturing environment
• Strong safety awareness and reliability
• Willingness to stay active and on your feet during long shifts

Responsibilities

• Operate an electric power walkie to move paper stock and finished product
• Supply printing presses by staging materials per production schedule
• Read and follow production schedules with accuracy
• Operate aerator safely while using PPE
• Maintain an organized work area to keep product flowing
• Assist production operators and other departments as needed
• Follow health and safety policies, GMPs and company procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

On behalf of our client, Grand River Personnel are recruiting energetic Production Workers for a manufacturer in KITCHENER for an open vacancy.

Are you someone who enjoys staying active throughout your shift and takes pride in keeping production running efficiently? We are currently seeking dependable, safety-conscious candidates to join a busy printing department as an Aerator/Production Worker.

This is a FULL-TIME opportunity with long-term potential and excellent company benefits.

Shift Information:

Continental 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (Days & Nights)

• Work 7:00am – 7:00pm for two weeks following a continental rotation (2 days on, 2-3 days off)
• After two weeks, the schedule rotates to 7:00pm – 7:00am
• Important: This schedule includes weekends and some statutory holidays
• A full annual shift calendar is provided in advance so you can plan ahead

Pay Rate: $19.75/hr – $20.00/hr + 4% vacation pay added to each cheque weekly!

PERKS:

• Pay increase after probationary period.
• Clean and safe work environment
• Family oriented and community social events
• Internal promotions with lots of opportunity to learn and grow within the company

Responsibilities:

• Operate an electric power walkie throughout the shift to move paper stock and finished product
• Supply the printing presses by ensuring materials are staged and ready according to the production schedule
• Read and follow production schedules with accuracy and attention to detail
• Operate the aerator safely while following all required PPE procedures
• Maintain an organized work area and keep product flowing efficiently throughout the department
• Assist production operators and other departments as required
• Follow all health & safety policies, GMPs, and company procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Ability to work a rotating continental day/night schedule with excellent attendance
• Comfortable walking throughout the entire shift (20,000-30,000 steps per day)
• Physically capable of standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout 12-hour shifts
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work independently
• Able to read production schedules and accurately identify products
• Comfortable working in a loud manufacturing environment while wearing double hearing protection (ear plugs and ear muffs)
• Previous manufacturing or production experience is considered an asset
• Colour vision test required for successful candidates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Due to food industry requirements: No fake nails, nail polish, fake eyelashes, jewelry, or non-removable piercings
• CSA-approved safety footwear required

If you’re looking for a stable full-time opportunity with room to grow and don’t mind staying on your feet, we’d love to hear from you!

Grand River Personnel does not use AI to screen or select candidates. Resumes and applications are reviewed by our experienced recruitment team based on the requirements of the position.

Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.