General Labourer

Job Title: Laborer

PURPOSE OF JOB

• Performs material handling, refractory department activities, clean-up, insulating of environmental ovens.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout the plant manually and using powered equipment.
• Assists machine operators, assemblers and other workers.
• General maintenance of shop, cleaning, repairs odd jobs.
• Assist in the paint department: loading, unloading racks with processed product.
• Insulating ovens.
• Support senior oven staff on various tasks related to the day-to-day fabrication of ovens.
• Refractory department activities.
• Fabrication of tiles.
• Metal prep when required, such as blasting parts, deburring, operating conventional metal cutting saw.
• Sets own job pace and makes limited decisions regarding job content.
• Mixes and pours refractories.

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a labor-intensive role preferred
- Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Basic knowledge of hand tools and equipment operation
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

EFFORT REQUIRED

• Periods of restricted movement and concentration will restrict job mobility.
• Position requires frequent heavy lifting and repetitive motion for most of a regular workday.
• Job requires no on-going contact with external agencies/persons outside the plant.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Temperatures will vary frequently in work environment from normal comfort levels.
• Machinery/background noise will occur in the work climate.
• Co-workers and supervisors will predictably interrupt the work process.
• Regular, unobtrusive supervision will be the norm.
• Incumbent is exposed to health risks due to environmental conditions, physical hazards and moving equipment.

Duties:
- Perform general labor tasks as assigned by supervisor
- Assist with loading and unloading materials
- Operate basic hand tools and equipment
- Clean and maintain work areas
- Follow safety procedures and guidelines
- Complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and a positive work environment. If you are a hardworking individual looking for a challenging yet rewarding position, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $16.55 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Work Location: In person