general labourer - manufacturing

Manpower Services Canada Limit; Westville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Nova Scotia is seeking a General Labourer for a manufacturing plant. Tasks include transporting materials, cleaning work areas, and sorting products. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience and the ability to handle heavy loads. This role is on-site without remote options. Apply if authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• No formal education required.

Responsibilities

• Transport raw materials and finished products throughout the plant.
• Sort, pack, crate, and package materials.
• Assist machine operators and clean immediate work areas.

Skills

Transport items

Check and weigh materials

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Tools

Powered equipment

Safety glasses/goggles

Job description

Job details

general labourer - manufacturing

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Employer details Manpower Services Canada Limit

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Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Hot
• At heights
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Warehouse
• 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

• 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

2025-09-24

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