general labourer - manufacturing

Manpower Services Canada Limit; Westville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national staffing agency in Nova Scotia is seeking a General Labourer for a temporary position to assist in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include transporting items, sorting and packaging materials, and ensuring workplace cleanliness. Candidates must have ability to handle heavy loads and work independently in a fast-paced environment. No specific educational qualification is required, but some experience is preferred. The position offers $18.80 per hour, with various shifts available.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or labor-intensive role.
• Ability to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Transport items throughout the plant using powered equipment.
• Sort, pack, crate, and package materials and products.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Efficiency in interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Safety glasses/goggles

Tools

Job description

Job details

Posted on December 16, 2025.

• Location: Westville, NS B0K 2A0
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $18.80 per hour / 35 to 45 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Full time
• Shifts: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
• Availability: Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 9
• Job type: Temporary work assignment (temp help)
• Source: Job Bank #3465637

General Labourer - Manufacturing

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Hot
• At heights
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Warehouse
• Manufacturing and industrial plant

Responsibilities

• 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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast‑paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-30

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.