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John Ross & Sons Ltd.

General Laborer - Truro

  • Truro, NS, Canada

Full-time

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About the Company:

John Ross & Sons Ltd. is a fifth-generation, family-owned international metal recycling company and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With more than 85 years of experience and 17 locations, we are Atlantic Canada’s largest metal recycler and one of the largest exporters out of the Port of Halifax, serving customers worldwide.

We specialize in purchasing, processing, grading, and exporting ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals, along with a wide range of recyclable materials.

Through industry-leading expertise, advanced processing capabilities and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, we deliver reliable recycling solutions that meet the highest standards for our customers.

What We Offer:

  • Health, Dental and Vision benefits
  • RRSP Match
  • Company bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Full-time, permanent work
  • PPE provided (Gloves, Glasses, safety Vest, Hard Hat)

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Load, unload, and move products and materials by hand or with basic equipment
  • Sort and prepare products for shipping or storage
  • Assist machine operators and other production staff as needed.
  • Accurately label and tag products
  • Maintain a clean and tidy work area
  • Upkeeping safety procedures
  • Ensure deficiencies are noted and reported to management
  • Other labor duties as necessary

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Previous experience of heavy lifting general labour an asset
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs consistently
  • Must be comfortable wearing full PPE while on shift
  • Safety driven mindset
  • Clear communication skills
  • Comfortable working in all weather conditions

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturdays as needed

*Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*

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Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, sort, and prepare materials for shipping or storage, and assist machine operators and production staff. Label and tag products, maintain a tidy work area, follow safety procedures, and report deficiencies to management.

Requirements

Previous heavy-lifting or general labor experience is an asset, and the role requires consistently lifting 50 pounds. Applicants must be comfortable wearing full PPE, working in all weather conditions, and communicating clearly.

Skills

  • Heavy Lifting
  • Material Handling
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Sorting and Preparing Products
  • Shipping and Storage Preparation
  • Product Labeling and Tagging
  • Production Support
  • Safety Procedures
  • Hazard Reporting
  • Clear Communication
  • Working in All Weather Conditions
  • Maintaining a Clean Work Area

Benefits

  • Health Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • RRSP Match
  • Company Bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PPE Provided

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Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Metal Recycling
  • Scrap Metals
  • Ferrous Metals
  • Non-Ferrous Metals
  • Recyclable Materials
  • Material Handling
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Sorting
  • Shipping
  • Storage
  • Product Labeling
  • Product Tagging
  • Production Support
  • Machine Operators
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Workplace Safety
  • Hazard Reporting
  • Environmental Responsibility

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