We are seeking keen and enthusiastic General Helpers to join our Mississauga, Ontario team on the AFTERNOON shift. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the General Helper works on the assembly line assisting the operators, who run machines that convert paper into school and office products. This is an approximately 6 month contract opportunity starting in January 2024.
Responsibilities
Putting paper based products into cartons and onto pallets (skids)
Performing product quality checks
Placing labels onto product displays
Lifting cartons and stacking them onto pallets (skids) as needed
Using a pump truck to bring pallets (skids) over to work areas
Performing general housekeeping duties to maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness
Comfortable working in a manufacturing, assembly line environment (previous experience in a plant or industrial setting is considered an asset)
Able to work well with others as well as with minimal supervision
Good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, manual dexterity
Qualifications
Able to work afternoon shift
Able to read and write English
High School diploma required; college, vocational or technical training considered an asset
Must be comfortable doing repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads (up to 35 lbs) and standing for extended periods in a noisy environment (ear plugs will be provided)
Aptitude testing may be administered to candidates to determine their suitability