Skilled General Labourer - Warehouse Maintenance

Welcome to an exceptional opportunity in manufacturing & logistics. Our expert recruiters are actively seeking a highly motivated Skilled General Labourer for a warehouse maintenance role. As a global leader in talent solutions, we connect hands-on individuals with modern, cutting-edge facilities. This Skilled General Labourer role is crucial for keeping operations safe, clean, and fully functional without requiring specialized trade licenses.

This is a contract with strong potential for extension at a competitive wage of $25.50/hr. In the fast-paced manufacturing & logistics sector, your role as a Skilled General Labourer ensures seamless daily operations. We offer two distinct schedules: the Oshawa Evening shift (Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM), and the Ajax day shift (Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM).

Your day-to-day as a Skilled General Labourer involves basic facility upkeep, essential troubleshooting, and scheduled maintenance. You will ensure conveyers, zebra printers, and automated equipment remain functional throughout your shift. Safety is paramount in manufacturing & logistics; observing all safety procedures fosters a secure environment. This role builds your practical skill set with hand tools and building systems, offering steady work and an active voice in improving workplace experiences.

While English is the primary language for this manufacturing & logistics position in Ontario, bilingualism (English and French) is a valuable asset in the broader Canadian job market. Understanding multiple languages opens doors, though it is not a strict requirement for executing the daily tasks of this facility.

Skills:

• A High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum 1-year related experience or training in mechanical or electrical fundamentals.
• Possession of a forklift, reach, and/or order picker PIT licence.
• Ability to safely work from heights and operate a scissor lift.
• Physical capacity to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch during shifts.
• Regular use of hands to feel/handle, and frequent sitting, reaching, and communicating.
• Comfort with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.

Advantages
• A competitive wage of $25.50/hr on a 4-month contract with extension potential.
• Fair pay with potential bonus opportunities.
• A safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
• Opportunities to share feedback with leadership to improve the workplace.
• Strong career support, with about 10% of warehouse workers promoted yearly.

Responsibilities
• Performing minor repairs on conveyers, zebra printers, and automated equipment.
• Analyzing and diagnosing basic customer equipment problems and breakdowns.
• Correctly utilizing power tools while doing no harm to the equipment.
• Recommending and executing appropriate minor service and repair actions.
• Performing scheduled equipment maintenance per the customer contract.
• Documenting each service call and providing necessary paperwork.
• Observing safety procedures and properly disposing of hazardous waste.
• Remaining on call during weekends to support facility needs.
• Reporting food safety problems to senior management for relevant accounts.
• Performing other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications
• Experience in general maintenance, including basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Hands-on experience with automated machinery, hand and power tools, lifts, and conveyer systems.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out simple written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effective communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.
• Ability to complete duties in standardized situations with minimal variables.

Summary
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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.