General Labourer

**General Labourer**
St. Catharines, ON

$23.16-24.66/hr

Join the revolution at BiOrigin Specialty Products We've been mastering the art of crafting sustainable specialty paper and tissue products for years, and now we want you to be part of our dynamic team.

At BiOrigin Specialty Products, our mission is to drive innovative solutions in alignment with our strategic partners to revolutionize the paper and tissue industry so that together we endeavor to create a brighter, greener, and more sustainable future for generations to come. To do this, we hold fast in our core values which are the fabric of our culture and the pillars off which we build our community; teamwork, employee investment, integrity, problem solving, and trust.

Join the foundation of our paper-making excellence as a General Labourer at our St. Catharines paper mill We're looking for hardworking individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the essential tasks that keep our operations running smoothly. As a crucial part of our team, you'll be hands-on in the production process, assisting in various aspects of paper manufacturing. If you're up for the challenge, eager to learn, and ready to be a vital part of our paper-making journey, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact.
** Responsibilities**:
Duties would include but not be restricted to the following:

- Cleans equipment, maintains a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and readies or puts away materials as assigned.
- Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials, and load or unload items on machinery and manufacturing lines.
- Performs any unskilled job at the plant.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Complete repetitive manual work in a hot/humid and dusty environment.
- Must be able to work in a hot and dusty environment.

**Hours of work**
- Must be available to work 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. Shifts are 6:00am-6:00pm and 6:00pm-6:00am (Continental Shifts)

**Education/Experience**
- ** Education**: Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent.
- ** T**esting**:Applicants will be required to pass General Mechanical Aptitude Testing.**:

- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience safely using forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks highly preferred

**Physical Requirements**
- Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, and stooping.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises associated with the mill.

**Benefits**

BiOrigin Specialty Products offers a wide range of employee benefits including
- Extended health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability plans
- Employer Sponsored RRSP plans
- Paid time off
- Employee and Family Assistance Program

As a frontrunner in eco-friendly specialty paper, packaging, and tissue, we're not just a trusted wholesale supplier; we're the pioneers of sustainability. Join us as we continue to thrive, grow, and manufacture some of the most outstanding sustainable paper and tissue products in North America.

BiOrigin Specialty Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training