General Labourer - Dartmouth, Canada - Farnell Packaging Limited

Farnell Packaging Limited

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Dartmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Farnell Packaging Limited is a family owned and operated flexible packaging manufacturer.

Employing over 200 people at our Nova Scotia facility, our responsive and dedicated staff continues to produce quality solutions guided by our founder's values and today's evolving marketplace.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team in entry level positions in the Extrusion and Press Departments.

Job Duties:

Wrapping and moving skids of product
Removing product from machines
Housekeeping duties
Quality checks
Reporting of any inefficiencies or safety issues
Supports the Shift Leaders with the setup and operation of the machines

Schedule:

12 hour rotating shift schedule including overnight and weekend (example below)
Scheduled for 84 hours biweekly and rotate together with the same crew
Some overtime available depending on production demands

Requirements:

Basic Computer Skills
Ability to read basic measuring instruments and carry out basic arithmetic operations
Comparable experience preferred but not required

Manufacturing Plant Working Conditions:

Required to stand for long periods of time
Changing environmental conditions (hot in summer/cold in winter).
Frequent lifting (weight varies by department)

Compensation:

- $18.22/hour starting rate, incrementally increasing to $19.53/hour when fully trained (1 year)

Our competitive benefits package includes health & dental insurance at 3 months, night shift premium, paid sick time at 6 months, generous vacation plan, annual safety boot allowance, EFAP, as well as access to our employer matched group RRSP plan.