General Labour

Cascades; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Employer-contributed retirement plan

Profit sharing

Employee share purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cascades in Scarborough is seeking a General Labourer to join our production team on the floor where materials take shape. You will handle materials, support machine operators, and help with setups while keeping safety as a priority.

Shifts rotate 7am–3pm, 3pm–11pm, and 11pm–7am. We offer an hourly wage of $22.02, full benefits, retirement plan, profit sharing, an employee share purchase plan, and supportive growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with interest in production settings.
• Reading and following written/verbal instructions.
• Basic measurements and numeracy.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Good safety awareness and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general material handling duties on the production floor.
• Assist machine operators and crew with other duties as assigned.
• Assist with machine setup and feeding guides as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures (5S, etc.).
• Inform supervisor of any equipment, quality or production issues immediately.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Reading & following instructions

Basic English communication

Basic measurements

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to Cascades!

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.

Join us as a General Labourer in Scarborough

Help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What’s in it for you

• 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 a General 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.
• Perform general material handling duties.
• 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.