Experienced Machine Operator

Cascades; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Profit sharing 5%

Employee share purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Telemedicine services

Employer-contributed retirement plan

Job summary

Cascades in Scarborough, Ontario, is seeking an Experienced Machine Operator to join our team on a full-time basis. You will operate and set up production machinery on a fast-paced floor, staying dedicated to quality and safety.

The role includes assisting with setup, adjusting processes, and ensuring materials align with production orders. We value health and safety, offer full-time hours with various shift schedules, and provide a comprehensive benefits package, profit sharing, and career

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and understand English technical documents and instructions.
• Experience with production machinery and setting up equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operator with machine setup, adjustments, and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot machine and process issues, making adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Prepare and stage materials, ensuring load tags match production orders.
• Monitor product quality during feeding and production processes.
• Maintain workflow by handling pallets and material movement.
• Adjust machine components and clear jams for smooth operation.
• Support cleaning, basic maintenance, and safety procedures (including lockout/tagout).
• Communicate issues promptly and keep area clean and organized.
• Use SAP/electronic systems for inventory tracking and reporting.

Skills

5+ years operating and setting up

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Health and safety commitment

Computer literacy

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

You're the kind of operator who notices what others miss. The unusual sound. The slight variation in quality. The small adjustment that makes a big difference. If you take pride in running equipment at its best and delivering quality work every day, this role was built for you.

Join us as an Experienced Machine Operator in Scarborough and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

Please note: This job is not for the Forklift Operators

What’sin it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature,soyou’llenjoy:

• Starting hourly wage of $28.31 , with progression to an Operator role up to $33.30 .
• Full-timeemploymentwith guaranteed hours for job stability.
• 24/5 operations with a weekly rotating schedule across three shifts, or a 24/7 continental schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts. The specific schedule will depend on theposition for whichyou are selected.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, telemedicine services, and an employer-contributed retirement savings plan.
• Profit sharingof 5%andanemployee share purchase plan,allowing you to our company's success.
• Employeeassistanceprogram, because your physical and mental well-being matters.
• Referral bonus: help grow the team and get rewarded.

Whatyou’lldo

As a Machine Operator, you’llbe at the heart ofoperations:right on the floor where materials take shape.Your day-to-day:

• Assistthe operator with machine setup, adjustments, and changeovers

Troubleshoot machine and process issues, making adjustments as needed to maintain production quality and efficiency

• Prepare and stage materials, ensuring load tags match production orders
• Monitor product quality during feeding and production processes
• Maintain continuous workflow by handling pallets and material movement
• Adjust machine components and clear jams to support smooth operation
• Support cleaning, basic maintenance, and safety procedures (including lockout/tagout)
• Communicate issues promptly and keep the work area clean and organized
• Use SAP/electronic systems for inventory tracking and reporting

Your strengths as a Machine Operator:

You are a natural fit for this role ifyou have:

• 5+ years operating and setting up production machinery
• High school diploma (or equivalent) with ability to read and write in English
• Ability to understand technical documents (spec sheets, printing instructions) and learn machine operations
• Strong soft skills: attention to detail, adaptability, teamwork, communication, time management, and commitment to health and safety
• Manufacturing/industrial experience, including feeder or stacker operations (an asset)
• Basic mechanical aptitude and experience with equipment such as laminators/Asitrade , and/ or flatbed die cutters (an asset)
• Ability to learn and gain required knowledge of machine operations and controls
• Proficiencywith computers (PC literacy) and basic systems knowledge
• Good mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

If you bring as much heart to who you are as to what you do, wecan'twait to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With more than 65 facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success.