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General Labourer

General Labourer

Weston Forest – Oakwood ManufacturingOakville, ON, CA
19 days ago
Job description

General Labourer

Weston Forest – Oakwood Manufacturing is seeking motivated & experienced General Labourers to join our dynamic team. Located in Oakville, ON. The General Labourers will be responsible for the efficient equipment operations necessary in processing all work orders to ensure that orders meet delivery schedules and are of appropriate quantity and dimension.

Ready to drive your career forward with personal growth, continuous improvement, a team that lives by our brand promise and values your dedication? Apply now and let's accelerate together!

OUR CULTURE IS DIFFERENT! We work harder than most, but we have fun too!

This position is for our Oakville location : 1485 Speers Rd, OAKVILLE ONTARIO L6L 2X5

Shifts :

Day shift : 6 : 30am-4pm

Afternoon shift : 4pm-12 : 30am

What we offer :

  • Referral bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • PPE reimbursement
  • Onsite parking
  • Health & dental benefits, LTD, STD, AD&D, Life & Dependent Life insurance
  • Healthcare spending account / Personal spending account
  • Annual performance and salary reviews
  • Hourly shift premium for afternoon shift; Overtime when required
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Paid training & relevant licensing / certification renewals
  • Company exciting social events (holidays parties, blue jays games, BBQs, and other onsite & offsite employee social events)

Our Core Values :

  • Entrepreneurial organization committed to continuous improvement
  • We do what we say!
  • Inspiring personal and professional growth
  • Your success is our success
  • More than just a place to work
  • Results matter, but people matter more

    • DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure that correct species, dimensions, quality of product are prepared for cutting by referring to work order.
  • Use tools and machinery when needed.
  • Follow instructions from supervisors to perform tasks.
  • Assist with stacking and bundling of product for outbound shipments.
  • Wear personal protective equipment as required.
  • Comply with Health and Safety rules, policies and procedures of the company and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) particularly the “Duties of Workers” as stated in Section 28.
  • Perform housekeeping activities as required.
  • Report issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
  • Loads boards in consecutive sequence onto feed conveyor that conveys boards through machine planning operation.
  • Operates machine in a safe manner by following safety rules an operational procedures.
  • Adjusts machine for cutting depth and feed rate according to thickness and species of product to be planed.
  • Cleaning up worksites from debris.
  • Handling and transporting materials.
  • Perform compulsory overtime as necessary and in accordance with legislative requirements.
  • Participate in training as required.

    • KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

  • High school equivalent
  • 3-6 months previous experience
  • Ability to operate a machine
  • Ability to read and follow directions
  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Strong initiative and follow-up skills
  • Strong team player

    • Why Choose Us :

    Weston Forest – Oakwood Manufacturing originated as a family business in 1953. Today we are a vital, dynamic organization, repeatedly recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies , recipient of the Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses , and winner of Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Award. Weston Forest is certified as a Great Place to Work®!

    Weston Forest Oakwood Manfacturing is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required. Any information regarding accommodation will be treated as confidential.