Job Description

Job Type:

Temporary, Full-Time, Contract

Reports:

Supervisor

Summary

We are looking for an efficient and safety-minded General Labourer to help with our manufacturing and operations department. The General Labourer is responsible for building pallets, assisting with the manual aspects of shipping, and supporting general manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate would be able to work with moderate supervision, have their forklift license, and be familiar with working in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

Pallet Building: Build and assemble pallets to ensure the proper storage and transportation of materials and finished products. Ensure pallets are stable, properly packed, and ready to ship. Shipping Assistance: Assist with the manual tasks related to shipping, including loading and unloading materials and products, preparing items for shipment, and organizing shipments for delivery. Inventory Management Support: Help track and manage inventory during the shipping process to ensure all materials are accounted for and handled correctly. General Manufacturing Support: Assist with general manufacturing tasks as needed, such as material handling, part organization, or maintenance of work areas. Report errors in drawings/BOMs/routings to lead hands/supervisors. Safety Compliance: Follow all company safety procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring safe practices while operating machinery and handling materials. Maintenance and Housekeeping: Perform daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure the work area, equipment, and tools are well-maintained and organized. Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the manufacturing and shipping operations. Forklift Operation (if the successful candidate has a forklift license): Operate a forklift to move materials, parts, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing facility. Ensure safe operation and adherence to company safety protocols. Must lift up to 50lbs when required. May be required to do additional tasks as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or a similar role.

Skills:

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and lift up to 50lbs. Forklift license is an asset. Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.

Who We Are

Plexpack Corporation designs and manufactures high-quality flexible packaging equipment solutions. More than 5,000 customers worldwide depend on our Emplex Bag Sealers, VacPack MAP Systems, and Damark Shrinkwrap Systems for packaging efficiency, product integrity, safe transport, and attractive presentation.

We deliver standard and customizable, made-to-order solutions with our customers' unique needs, reputation, and budget in mind. We have options for nearly any production environment and experience in a wide range of applications. For over 50 years, Plexpack has been recognized for delivering innovative solutions that are easy to use, offering superior performance and a strong return on investment.

Every Plexpack solution is backed by multilingual support and service from our offices in Canada and the US, and our international network of distribution partners.

What Plexpack Offers Our Employees

Competitive compensation Work/life balance Being a part of a flexible, dynamic SME with a strong global reputation Culture of friendly, supportive, collaborative, and successful people The chance to expand your professional and personal skills Opportunities for sponsored training and educational development A stable company that stands behind nearly 50 years of business excellence and continuous improvement Learning and working with leaders in essential and critical industries within the supply chain Supporting an exciting global customer base that spans a variety of industries and ranges in size from start-up to Fortune 100. Working in an inclusive, diverse, and ethical environment.

Why Choose Plexpack

Plexpack aspires to provide its employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment while providing opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, learning and education opportunities, and a flexible benefits package. When you join Plexpack, you are joining a team of outstanding, motivated individuals, many of whom have served with pride for long-term service. Our diversity is a core strength that contributes to professional and personal development and a rich work experience.

With over 100 channel partners, we are proud to be a global leader in flexible packaging equipment manufacture, provision, and support. The key to our success is understanding our customers' needs and aligning those needs throughout the organization to provide high-quality equipment while delivering top-notch customer experience, outstanding value, and overall satisfaction and brand loyalty.

You Make a Difference!

We are solutions-driven and customer-focused, and welcome energetic emerging leaders and experienced professionals who can drive company mandates into the future. When you are on the job for us, you can take pride in knowing that your actions not only support and boost our customers' productivity, package integrity, and sales, but that you are also contributing to an essential part of the global supply chain.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2-4 weeks

Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Application question(s):

What is your desired salary? Do you want to tell us anything about yourself?
Licence/Certification:

Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person