General Labour

Cascades; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; 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 Vaughan, Canada is seeking a General Labour to join our production floor where materials come to life. You will work in a full-time, 12-hour shift environment with day and night rotations, in a safety-conscious facility.

You will support machine operators, perform setup assistance, feed stock, run quality checks, and help maintain a clean, organized workplace. We offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement planning, profit sharing, and an Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to read and comprehend written/verbal instructions and mathematical measurements.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and computer literacy.
• Respect health and safety rules and company policies.
• Willingness and ability to learn new concepts.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Quality assurance mindset and problem solving.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines and assist operators on the shop floor.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards on the production floor.
• Feed stock into machines and ensure supplies are available.
• Assist operators with set-ups and order sequencing.
• Check sheets for defects and report issues.
• Communicate machine/equipment problems to supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & writing English

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 a General Labour in Vaughan and 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 $27.87/hr
• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• continental shift 7 day operation 12 hour shifts (days/Nights)
• 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 Labour, 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, and other applicable standards.
• Must be consciously aware of customer needs at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your strengths as a General Labour

You are a natural fit for this role if:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Have the ability to read and comprehend written/verbal instructions and mathematical measurements.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and computer literacy skills.
• Respects individuals, the organization, occupational health and safety, authority, the community and the team.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn new concepts and apply this learning in their daily routine
• Understanding of industry/process and/or manufacturing experience.
• Quality assurance and problem solving skills.
• People-oriented and must be able to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work professionally under pressure of daily deadlines / time management and organizational skills

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.