General Production Worker - Heavy GL

Job Title: General Production Worker – Heavy General Labor

Job Description

This role involves working at the start of a production line, handling pre-weighed materials and loading them into industrial mixers and hoppers. You will perform heavy, repetitive tasks while standing for the entire shift, including bending, lifting, and moving containers weighing between 50–70 pounds. The position requires flexibility to work in either of two adjacent buildings, which may involve going outside during the shift.

Responsibilities

• Load pre-weighed materials into industrial mixers at the beginnning of the production line.
• Lift, carry, and handle containers weighing between 50–70 pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Monitor mixing processes to ensure ingredients are properly blended according to production requirements.
• Transfer mixed ingredients into hoppers at the start of the production line in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform heavy, repetitive tasks while standing for the entire shift.
• Work in either of two side-by-side buildings and move between them as needed, including going outside mid-shift.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and facility procedures.
• Support packing, packaging, and general labor tasks as needed within the production area.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to meet food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate in English through reading and writing to follow instructions, labels, and safety guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Ability to consistently lift and handle at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform heavy, repetitive tasks while standing for the entire shift.
• Experience working in a repetitive manufacturing or production environment.
• Basic English reading and writing skills for communication and following instructions.
• Comfort working in a food production environment that handles nuts and other ingredients.
• Willingness to move between two adjacent buildings and work in different areas of the production line as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Previous experience in food and beverage production environments.
• Mechanical aptitude or being mechanically inclined, such as comfort around production machinery and equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a smaller, clean facility with a welcoming, family-style atmosphere and a strong sense of community. The environment has a warm, mom-and-pop shop feel, and the facility has been recognized as a great place to work in consecutive years. As the operation continues to expand, you will have room to grow and develop within the organization, benefiting from a supportive culture and opportunities for advancement.

Work Environment

The facility produces granola bars containing nuts and offers a clean, well-maintained production space that often smells of chocolate, caramel, and nuts. Due to the nature of the products, this environment is not suitable for individuals with peanut allergies. All work follows strict GMP standards to ensure food safety and product quality. The facility is generally temperature controlled, though it can become warm during the summer months. You will work on your feet for the entire shift and may need to move between two adjacent buildings, occasionally going outside during the shift. Shifts are structured with specific phases: First Shift includes Prep starting at 4:30, Mixing at 6:30, and Palletizing at 7:00, each lasting 8 hours; Second Shift includes Prep at 1:30 ., Mixing at 2:30 ., and Palletizing at 3:00 ., each lasting 8 hours. Appropriate attire for a food production environment and compliance with all GMP and safety requirements are expected.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.60 - $18.60/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Markham,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.