Manufacturing Assistant

4 weeks ago


Dartmouth, Canada Farnell Packaging Limited Full time

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

**Requirements**:

- Ability to read basic measuring instruments and carry out basic arithmetic operations
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift machinery and products (40-60lbs)
- Prioritizes safety in the workplace

**Schedule**:

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

**Compensation**:

- $18.22/hour starting rate, incrementally increasing to $19.53/hour when fully trained (1 year)
- Our competitive benefits package includes a generous vacation plan, night shift premium, health & dental insurance at 3 months, paid sick time at 6 months, safety boot allowance, EFAP, as well as access to our employer matched group RRSP plan.

**Job Duties**:

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

**Additional Details and Full Job Description Available at Farnell.ca/careers**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.22-$19.53 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- We work on a 24/7 shift rotation (example available on Farnell website). Can you confirm you are able to work full-time on our shift rotation?

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)
- Overnight Shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-30



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