general labourer - manufacturing

Government of Canada; Barrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A position with the Government of Canada is available for laborers at a manufacturing and industrial plant in Barrie. Responsibilities include transporting materials, checking and sorting products, and maintaining cleanliness in the work environment. Candidates must have 5 years of experience and be able to work in a physically demanding role.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Must have valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Transport items using powered equipment and manually.
• Perform sorting, packing, and cleaning tasks.
• Assist machine operators and other workers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Flexibility

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Manufacturing and industrial plant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Transport items throughout plant using powered equipment
• Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually
• Check and weigh materials and products
• Sort, pack, crate and package materials and products
• Assist machine operators, assemblers and other workers
• Perform other labouring and elemental activities
• Clean machines and immediate work areas

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Other benefits

• Free parking available