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General Labour - Afternoons

  • Cambridge, ON, Canada

$24 CAD / hour · Contract

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Pay
$24 CAD / hour
Job type
Contract
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Experience
Experience: At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial lumber setting.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

General Labourer – 4-Day Work Week (Afternoon Shift) Ayr, ON

Location: Ayr, ON
Compensation: $24.00 / hour
Schedule: Monday to Thursday 4:00 PM – 3:30 AM (Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week!)

About the Opportunity!
Step into a rewarding role within a sustainable, high-growth industry. We are currently recruiting reliable, safety-focused General Labourers to join a prominent lumber and wood preservation facility in Ayr, Ontario. If you value a supportive team culture, strict safety standards, and having every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off, this position is designed for you.



Advantages
- Competitive Pay: Earn $24.00 per hour from day one.
- Extended Weekends: Work 10-hour shifts across 4 consecutive days (Monday through Thursday) and get 3 full days off every week.
- Safety-First Culture: High-standard operational protocols ensuring a secure, well-managed working environment.
- Collaborative Team: Join an established, welcoming crew with a strong emphasis on workplace health, safety, and mutual support.


Responsibilities
- Execute general material handling and warehouse duties across the facility.
- Accurately measure, count, and stack lumber products with precise alignment.
- Secure finished goods by banding, strapping, and shrink-wrapping pallets and skids.
- Load and unload raw materials and finished inventory from transport trailers and rail cars.
- Assist with staging and loading lumber products into pressure-treatment tanks.
- Maintain an orderly workspace and coordinate closely with team members to meet production targets.

Qualifications
- Experience: At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial lumber setting.
- Physical Capability: Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull loads up to 100 lbs on a regular basis.
- Safety Gear: CSA-approved 6-inch (or higher) steel-toe work boots required (shoes not accepted).
- Transportation: Valid driver’s license and dependable daily transportation to the facility in Ayr (not accessible by public transit).
- Availability: Full commitment to the designated afternoon/night shift schedule (Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM – 3:30 AM).


Summary
Ready to Elevate Your Career? Opportunities offering this blend of premium hourly pay, a steady 4-day work schedule, and a strong workplace culture fill fast. Don’t miss your chance to secure consistent hours and reclaim your three-day weekends.

Take the next step today:
- Apply Directly: Submit your resume straight to this job posting for immediate review.
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*Note: This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
More about this job

Responsibilities

The General Labourer at Randstad Canada will handle materials across the facility, stack and measure lumber, and wrap and strap pallets. The role also involves loading and unloading trailers and rail cars and feeding lumber into pressure-treatment tanks.

Requirements

Candidates need at least one year of hands-on manufacturing, warehouse or lumber experience. They must lift up to 50 lbs and push or pull up to 100 lbs, wear CSA steel-toe boots, hold a valid driver's licence and have daily transportation to Ayr.

Skills

  • Material handling
  • Lumber stacking
  • Pallet wrapping
  • Shrink-wrapping
  • Strapping and banding
  • Loading and unloading trailers
  • Rail car loading
  • Measuring and counting
  • Inventory handling
  • Workplace safety
  • Teamwork
  • Lifting and pushing heavy loads

Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Trades

Keywords

  • General Labour
  • Labourer
  • Warehouse
  • Material Handling
  • Lumber
  • Wood Preservation
  • Pressure Treatment
  • Pallet Wrapping
  • Shrink Wrap
  • Strapping
  • Banding
  • Forklift
  • Manufacturing
  • Shift Work
  • Night Shift
  • Afternoon Shift
  • Four-Day Week
  • Ayr Ontario
  • Contract
  • Randstad

Seniority

Entry level

Licences and certifications

  • CSA-approved steel-toe safety boots

Languages

  • English

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