General Labourer

Redpath Sugar Ltd; Belleville; On-site; CAD 26,003 - 37,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and pension plan

Shift premiums and overtime pay eligibility

Shift premiums

Overtime pay eligibility

Job summary

Redpath Sugar Ltd. in Belleville, Ontario seeks a Manufacturing Operator to handle packaging and mixing equipment. You'll work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with responsibilities including preparing materials, operating machinery, and maintaining cleanliness.

The position offers a competitive starting wage of $22.88 per hour, plus benefits and potential for shift premiums. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use hand tools and a digital scale with a timer.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and weigh ingredients for product blending.
• Operate mixing equipment and ensure accuracy in processing and quality.
• Be part of a packaging line team operating packing and labeling equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow good manufacturing and safety practices.
• Conduct required sampling and documentation.
• Follow Good Manufacturing, Quality, and Safety Policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Digital scale

Digital scale

Job description

Redpath Sugar is part of the ASR Group, the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar.

The Redpath Belleville plant is a blending and packaging operation producing a variety of sugar containing products for customers in Canada and the U.S. The plant operates state of the art high speed mixing and packaging systems supported by high level safety, quality and logistics systems.

We are seeking individuals who enjoy working in a fast‑paced manufacturing operation and have excellent communication skills, a drive for results and have the energy and vision to recognize and implement improvement opportunities both independently and as part of a team with members of all levels of an organization.

Overview

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for operating various types of packaging and mixing equipment. This position works a MAD rotation on 8-hour shifts approximately 40 hours per week, but can be transitioned to an Alternative shift rotation on 12-hour shifts approximately 36 hours per week, according to business needs.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Preparing materials and weighing ingredients for product blending.
• Operating mixing equipment and ensuring accurate completion of processing steps and quality requirements.
• Being part of a packaging line team operating packing, labeling, and palletizing equipment.
• Completing sanitation and good housekeeping activities in the plant.
• Maintaining all required sampling, documentation, and verification activities for your tasks.
• You are a team player who is eager to learn and have attention to detail and pride in your work.
• In addition, you will also be responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in your area and following Good Manufacturing, Quality, and Safety Policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent and ability to use hand tools, use digital scale with timer and enter weights into a computer.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or food production environment is also an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and pension plan. The starting wage for the position is $22.88 per hour.
• Shift premiums and overtime pay eligibility.
• Vacant position.

Job applicants must already be legally eligible to work for Redpath Sugar Ltd. in a full-time permanent role. The company does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this role.

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.