General Labour

Cascades; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Profit sharing

Employee share purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cascades is hiring a General Labourer in Scarborough, Canada. You will work on the shop floor, supporting production and material handling with a focus on safety and quality.

Your day involves assisting machine operators, performing setup tasks, and ensuring continuous workflow. The role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic English communication for safety and teamwork.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and basic measurements.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically inclined in a production setting with machine setup experience.
• General housekeeping and maintaining standards of cleanliness throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Assist machine operators and crew with other duties as assigned.
• Assist operators with set-ups, setting feed guides that include side guides, air, pressure, rolls, feed, gauge belts and clearing jam-ups.
• 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.
• Maintains a safe, clean work area and follows all safety procedures (including lockout/tagout), 5S, AIB, and other applicable standards.
• Must be consciously aware of customer needs at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Machine setup

Housekeeping

Operator support

Quality checks

Safety procedures

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.
Join us as aGeneral LabourerinScarboroughand 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:

• Hourly wage of $22.02/hr
• 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 aGeneral Labourer, 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
• General housekeeping and maintaining standards of cleanliness throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Assist machine operators and crew with other duties as assigned.
• Assist operators with set-ups, setting feed guides that include side guides, air, pressure, rolls, feed, gauge belts and clearing jam-ups.
• 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.
• Maintains a safe, clean work area and follows all safety procedures (including lockout/tagout), 5S, AIB, and other applicable standards.
• Must be consciously aware of customer needs at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your strengths as a General Labourer

You are a natural fit for this role if:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• 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; manufacturing experience preferred
• 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

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.

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.