PRODUCTION LABOURER / COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT OPERATOR

THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION - DIRECT HIRE FROM DAY ONE!

Client operates a UNIONIZED environment, which means pay rate progression, benefits packages, internal promotions, and PENSION, all sit at INCREDIBLY desirable levels!!!

**This role requires a candidate who has flexibility in their schedule, as this position ROTATES ALL THREE SHIFTS. However, this is NOT a 12 hour continental**

The schedule runs as days, afternoons, and overnights on a rotational basis.
Shifts are 8 hours running 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am.

Rate of pay for this role STARTS at $20.26, BUT THEN INCREASES THREE TIMES OVER THE FIRST YEAR.

• At the three month mark, pay increases to $23.58
• At the six month mark, pay increases to $25.70
• At the one year mark, pay increases to $28.24

Additional details on all company-provided perks and benefits outlined below in the ADVANTAGES section!

**PLEASE NOTE - SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A CLEAR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND**

(While we appreciate all applications, only those who meet the qualifications for this role will be contacted)



Advantages
⦾ Extremely large and established company with unionized environment
⦾ Rate of pay increases three times during the first year - starting at $20.26, then increasing at three, six, and the one year mark to land at $28.24 after 12 months of service
⦾ Old-school company paid PENSION (this is next to IMPOSSIBLE to find these days)
⦾ Rotating shift is NOT CONTINENTAL - Monday to Friday - 8 hour shifts with no regular weekend work
⦾ 8 hour shifts with ALL BREAKS PAID
⦾ Company paid life insurance plan after two months (starting around $35,000 in coverage and rising to over $60,000 in coverage after 5 years)
⦾ Accidental death or dismemberment coverage as well as major medical coverage - both over $30,000
⦾ Short and long term disability coverage
⦾ VERY comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, safety shoe allowance PLUS osteopath, podiatrist, and/or chiropractic benefits
⦾ Opportunity for RAPID advancement - new employees can apply for different roles internally from day ONE
⦾ Fast paced but LOW STRESS environment - no micromanagement and no one breathing down anyone's necks (as long as production levels meet expectations)
⦾ Great team-centric working model
⦾ Opportunity to build a life-long career



Responsibilities
⦾ Operate within a three man team working in tandem to run a very large printing press
⦿ 20% of the time spent operating the Clamp Truck moving 3000lb rolls of paper (retrieve from storage area, load and unload onto press, stage in shipping area)
⦿ 80% of the time spent assisting the other members of the team with "press changeovers" - this work is highly physical and requires the ability to:
➡ regularly climb staircases
➡ bend and crouch for extended periods (up to 10 mins at a time)
➡ reach into tight spaces with arms outstretched for prolonged periods (cleaning ink components)
➡ grip tightly with hands and fingers
➡ use arms and hands to firmly and repeatedly scrub ink from various parts of the press (**NOTE - ALL INKS ARE NON-TOXIC AND WATER SOLUABLE**)
➡ stand and walk for the duration of each shift
➡ perform additional reasonable physical movements above and beyond what is listed above
⦾ Completing press changeover activities such as:
➡ Changing large printing plate cylinders using material handling equipment and manual operation
➡ Assisting in "wash-up" of ink bays and printing plates for each new print run (**ALL INKS ARE NON-TOXIC AND WATER SOLUABLE - NO IMPACT ON YOUR HEALTH**)
➡ Accessing printing press components to clean or change out through narrow access and/or confined space areas
⦾ Completion of mandatory pre-shift press and vehicle inspection
⦾ Performing manual set-up of paper rolls in the press unwind area (attaching the beginning of each roll of paper to run through the press)
⦾ Ensure all directions from team members and management are followed with utmost accuracy
⦾ Filling in for coworkers on other presses for breaks or other on-shift absences as required
⦾ Following all health and safety procedures and protocols and reporting any hazards or infractions to supervisors
⦾ Providing support for the two other press team members should any of their tasks occasionally require additional assistance
⦾ Complete any required shift reports and documents


Qualifications
⦾ MUST have a clear criminal record
⦾ 3+ years' experience working in fast-paced industrial manufacturing/production environments
⦾ 1+ years' experience operating Propane Counterbalance Forklifts - MUST HAVE A VALID EXTERNAL FORKLIFT LICENSE
⦾ Must have the flexibility to work all three rotating shifts
⦾ Must have flexibility in schedule to allow for occasional overtime when/if large projects require longer hours
⦾ Must be looking for the opportunity to build a career and stay with the right employer long-term
⦾ Must have a positive attitude and approachable personality - enjoy working with people
⦾ Must be physically capable of completing all tasks outlined in the "RESPONSIBILITIES" section
⦾ Natural mechanical inclination a big asset
⦾ Ability to work effectively and under tight production deadlines - experience working in industries with production quotas an asset
⦾ Ability to work effectively in a team-centric environment
⦾ Comfort working in a unionized environment
⦾ Willingness to step up and lend a hand when teams require additional help
⦾ Ability to maintain focus and motivation with little supervision
⦾ Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)



Summary
Does this position sound right for you or someone you know?

Here's how to get started:

⦾ Apply directly through this posting
⦾ Send your UPDATED resume with contact details to lisa.campbell@randstad.ca and cite "PAPER HANDLER"

**PLEASE NOTE - We ask that ONLY candidates who meet the above requirements apply for this role - Those who do not meet requirements WILL NOT BE CONTACTED**

If this job is not for you but you’re interested in a career or position change, please reach out by email with your resume and let me know what you’re looking for! We specialize in Industrial positions such as General Labourers, Assemblers, Picker/Packers, Forklift Operators, Machine Operators, and many more in the Toronto, North York, Concord, Vaughn, Markham and Scarborough areas! New positions arise quite often so don't hesitate to let me know what roles interest you and I can help you find your next opportunity!

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