General Production Worker - Packer

Job Title: General Production Worker – Packer

Job Description

This role works in the packaging department producing granola bar products. You will support quality, packaging, or labeling on the production floor and ensure each product is accurately and safely packaged. The position involves standing for the entire shift, performing repetitive tasks, and rotating between two adjacent buildings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Package granola bars according to established standards, ensuring each product is accurately sealed, labeled, and prepared for shipment.
• Work in various areas of the packaging department, including quality inspection, packaging, and labeling, based on daily production needs.
• Follow written instructions and production documentation to maintain consistent product quality.
• Inspect products and packaging materials for defects or inconsistencies and remove or report any nonconforming items.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Lift and move boxes or materials weighing up to 30 pounds as part of the packaging process.
• Stand for the duration of the shift while working at production and packaging lines.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all site policies related to food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene.
• Work between two nearby buildings as required, including walking outside mid-shift to move between facilities.
• Keep work areas clean and organized, supporting a safe and efficient production environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift while performing repetitive production and packaging tasks.
• English reading and writing skills to understand labels, instructions, and production documentation.
• Experience working in a repetitive manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate packaging, labeling, and quality checks.
• Reliability and consistency in following procedures and meeting production expectations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food or similar environment.
• Previous experience in food and beverage production or packaging.
• Comfort working in a facility that processes nuts, including peanuts and other allergens.
• Willingness to rotate between tasks such as quality inspection, packaging, and labeling as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a smaller, close-knit facility that offers a friendly, mom-and-pop atmosphere where people know and support one another. The environment is clean, well-organized, and focused on producing high-quality products, with leadership that values employee contribution and growth. The company has been recognized as a great place to work in consecutive years and continues to expand, creating room for advancement and long-term career development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a smaller food production facility that manufactures granola bars containing nuts. The plant is clean and follows strict GMP standards, with a noticeable aroma of chocolate, caramel, and nuts throughout the production area. Because nut products are processed onsite, this environment is not suitable for individuals with peanut or nut allergies. Work is performed on your feet for the full shift at production and packaging lines, involving repetitive motions and lifting up to 30 pounds. The facility is generally temperature controlled but can become warm during the summer months. Employees may be required to move between two adjacent buildings during the shift, which involves briefly going outside. Shifts are structured as a first shift from 7:00 . to 3:00 . and a second shift from 3:00 . to 11:00 .

if you are interested in this position please send your resume to Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Markham, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $17.60/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Markham,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

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

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.