Manufacturing Published: 5 Aug 2026 General Laborer (Operator) Welland, Ontario, Canada

Sandvik Group; Welland; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Group in the Niagara Region, Welland, is seeking a reliable General Laborer to support manufacturing operations under close supervision. You will assist with workload, prep machines and tools for jobs, and progressively learn how to operate equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to follow directions in a busy plant environment. Previous manufacturing experience is helpful, and on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• On-the-job training provided by the department trainer.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Exposure to typical noises and smells in the plant.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and lubricating equipment.
• Readies or puts away tools.
• Closely following directions to operate machinery.
• Assist with prepping machines for jobs.
• Report any issues to supervisor or higher-level employees.
• Performing a variety of manual tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary: The general laborer performs a variety of tasks under close supervision of higher-level employees. These tasks may include assisting with extra workload, prepping machines and tools for jobs, and eventually learning how to operate the machines.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Cleaning and lubricating equipment, maintaining a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and readies or puts away tools as assigned.

Closely following directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery.

Performing a variety of manual tasks.

Assisting with prepping machines for jobs.

Reporting any issues to supervisor or higher-level employees.

Performing other related duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Job training for this position is provided by the department trainer.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Job training for this position is provided by the department trainer.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.

Ability to work in a variety of roles.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods standing and walking.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.