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Aerotek General Production Worker - Heavy GL in Markham, Ontario
Job Title: General Production Worker – Heavy General Labor
Job Description
This role involves working at the start of a production line to handle pre-weighed materials, load mixers and hoppers, and perform physically demanding, repetitive tasks in a food manufacturing environment. You will lift heavy containers, stand for the entire shift, and support consistent production of granola bar products while following all required procedures and standards.
Responsibilities
Work at the beginning of the production line, taking pre-weighed materials and inserting them into a mixer.
Lift and handle containers weighing approximately 50–70 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
Bend, lift, and move mixed ingredients from the mixer into the hopper at the beginning of the line.
Stand for the entire shift while performing heavy, repetitive production tasks.
Follow production processes and instructions to ensure consistent quality and output.
Read and follow written instructions, labels, and documentation in English.
Work in either of two adjacent buildings as needed, including going outside mid-shift to move between them.
Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and facility rules while working in a food production environment.
Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with food safety and quality standards.
Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly to support smooth production flow.
Essential Skills
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds repeatedly and safely throughout the shift.
Ability to stand for the entire shift while performing heavy, repetitive tasks.
Experience working in a repetitive manufacturing or production environment.
English reading and writing skills sufficient to understand and follow written instructions and documentation.
Comfort working in a physically demanding, fast-paced production setting.
Willingness to work in either of two adjacent buildings and move between them as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience working in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food production setting.
Comfort working around products containing nuts, including peanuts, without allergies.
Prior experience with packing, packaging, or general labor in a production facility.
Why Work Here?
You will join a smaller, close-knit facility that offers a friendly, mom-and-pop atmosphere while still experiencing growth and advancement opportunities. The environment is clean and focused on quality, and the products being made create a pleasant aroma of chocolate, caramel, and nuts. The organization has earned recognition as a great place to work in back-to-back years, reflecting a positive culture, pride in the workplace, and room to grow your career as the operation expands.
Work Environment
This is a food manufacturing facility that produces granola bars containing nuts, including peanuts, so employees must be comfortable working around nut ingredients. The facility is smaller, clean, and follows strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards. The production area often smells like chocolate, caramel, and nuts. Temperatures are generally fairly controlled, though the facility can become warm during the summer months. Work is performed on your feet for the entire shift, with frequent heavy lifting and repetitive motions. Employees may work in either of two adjacent buildings and may need to go outside briefly to move between them. Shifts include a first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a second shift from 3:30 p.m. to midnight, with a stronger need on the second shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Markham, ON.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.60 - $18.60/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Markham,ON.
À propos d'Aerotek:
Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.
Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.
La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.