General Labourer

Niagara Block is a 3rd generation family-owned business that believes highly in team work, a cooperative culture, integrity and work ethic. This role is to assist in manufacturing production line to make a good quality concrete product.

We are looking for a skilled worker and team player to learn the manufacturing process and assist in ongoing mechanical maintenance.

Our team is driven by a culture of integrity and open communication. We offer our clients a level of quality and customer service unsurpassed in today’s marketplace.

The success of our product manufacturing will be dependent on this person’s ability of shown initiative, communication skills, attention to detail, ability to function in a high pace environment and collaboration amongst our growing team.

**General**
- Handle assignments in a repetitive and/or sequential order for completing tasks assigned
- Keep work area clean
- Use security gear at all times and follow all safety regulations
- Report any unsafe conditions or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately

**Utility / Production Equipment**
- Operate machinery or equipment as trained and instructed following safety guidelines at all times including but not limited to forklifts and loaders
- Assist lead operator in preparing for shift production
- Work closely with the lead operator and become knowledgeable of the mechanics and operation of the machines in which you operate
- May be required to operate equipment such as block saws, cut and bend rebar, among others
- Internal certification/training is required for these tasks
- Operate a variety of hand tools
- Ability to operate equipment with standard transmission and clutch

**Yard / Warehouse**
- Assist in the loading/unloading of trucks
- Package and label products properly
- Handle stockpiles and skids
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

**Clean-Up**
- Clean-up machinery and conveyors, maintain the surrounding area, and keep equipment free from debris during down time
- Transport trash and debris away from production areas
- Responsible for keeping pallets neat and orderly
- Winter would need to assist in maintaining yard area through managing snow fall

**Qualifications**
- High school diploma or equivalent or a comparable combination of education, training and experience
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
- Ability to follow company production and safety procedures
- Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide 10’s and 100’s

**Physical Requirements**
- While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time
- Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. from ground level

**PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON AT 5000 MONTROSE ROAD NIAGARA FALLS**

**Salary**: From $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Niagara Falls, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Licensed Forklift Operator/Equivalent Experience

**Experience**:

- Machine Operator: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person