General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker supports high-volume candy manufacturing by rotating between packing, inspecting, and material handling tasks while maintaining strict quality, safety, and cleanliness standards. This role works in a modern, automated production environment and plays a key part in ensuring that all packaged products meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between workstations, including feeding finished candy onto the dumping table and inspecting candy quality to ensure packaged product meets established standards.
• Pack bagged candy into cardboard boxes at designated machines and manually load filled boxes onto empty pallets for transfer to the warehouse.
• Communicate material and supply requirements promptly to the appropriate personnel to keep production lines running efficiently.
• Provide support to machine operators as needed, including assisting with line changeovers, basic adjustments, and material handling.
• Continuously clean the area surrounding the workstation to maintain a safe and organized work area throughout the shift.
• Maintain general work center cleanliness and actively support major line cleaning activities and end-of-shift cleaning tasks.
• Identify, clear, and fix jam-ups on the production line to minimize downtime and maintain product flow.
• Accurately record batch numbers and time of day for every new pallet of candy to support traceability and quality control requirements.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions, and apply them consistently in daily tasks.
• Understand, participate in, and support all safety programs, policies, and initiatives within the manufacturing location.
• Ensure all packaged product produced meets all GMP and food safety requirements by following proper handling, sanitation, and documentation practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support overall production and facility operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of general labour experience in a production, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Experience with general production tasks such as packing, material handling, or line support.
• Ability to perform repetitive packing and packaging tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Capability to lift up to 30 lbs on a regular basis during the shift.
• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or willingness to learn and follow GMP requirements.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and written work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting product quality and recording batch information.
• Willingness to work rotating continental day and night shifts in a 24/7 facility.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Effective communication skills to report material needs, issues, and concerns to appropriate personnel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with forklift operation is an asset.
• Experience in sanitation tasks within a manufacturing or food production environment is beneficial.
• Exposure to machine operating or assisting machine operators in a production setting is an advantage.
• Familiarity with automated or state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment is considered a plus.
• Comfort working in a structured, SOP-driven environment with strong focus on food safety and quality.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, established employer in a stable industry that offers long-term, permanent opportunities and room for growth. The organization invests in modern, automated equipment and maintains a clean, well-managed facility that supports consistent operations. Team members receive overtime pay after 40 hours and can benefit from safety shoe reimbursement after three months of service. The rotating schedule provides extended stretches of time off, supporting work-life balance while still offering full-time hours. You will be part of a sizable, collaborative workforce with multiple crews, creating opportunities to learn, develop, and advance within a structured and supportive environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large, GMP-compliant manufacturing facility with heavily automated, state-of-the-art equipment and a strong focus on cleanliness and food safety. The environment is temperature-controlled and very clean, with strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices. Team members must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hairnets, beard nets where applicable, coats, and safety shoes. The facility operates 24/7 with rotating continental day and night shifts, typically following a pattern such as: Week 1 – Monday–Tuesday days (7:00 .–7:00 , Wednesday–Thursday off, Friday–Sunday nights (7:00 .–7:00 ; Week 2 – Monday–Tuesday off, Wednesday–Thursday days (7:00 .–7:00 , Friday–Sunday off, and so on. There are approximately 400–500 employees at the facility, with about 100 people per crew across four crews, creating a busy but well-organized production environment. Individuals who are only able to work days or nights may be considered for contract opportunities, depending on operational needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hamilton, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hamilton,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.