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labourer - packaging company

  • Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Etobicoke, ON, Canada

Full-time

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English
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Original job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Warehouse

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Transport items throughout plant using powered equipment
  • Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually
  • Check and weigh materials and products
  • Sort, pack, crate and package materials and products
  • Assist machine operators, assemblers and other workers
  • Perform other labouring and elemental activities
  • Clean machines and immediate work areas

Experience and specialization

Manufacturing sector experience

  • Food

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
  • Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
  • Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  • Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
  • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  • Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
  • Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
  • Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
  • Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
  • Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
More about this job

Responsibilities

Transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant using powered equipment or manual handling. Check and weigh items, sort and package products, assist other workers, and clean machines and nearby work areas.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and no prior experience is needed because training will be provided. The role involves repetitive tasks and a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, with handling of items weighing up to 9 kg (20 lbs); a criminal record check is required.

Skills

  • Material Handling
  • Powered Equipment Operation
  • Manual Transport
  • Checking and Weighing Materials
  • Sorting and Packaging
  • Crating
  • Assisting Machine Operators
  • Cleaning Work Areas
  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Food & Beverage

Keywords

  • Warehouse
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Packaging
  • Material Handling
  • Powered Equipment
  • Raw Materials
  • Finished Products
  • Checking Materials
  • Weighing Products
  • Sorting
  • Packing
  • Crating
  • Machine Operators
  • Cleaning
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Repetitive Tasks
  • On-The-Job Training

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