General Labour

Overall Function:

The role of General Labour is responsible for performing elemental tasks in the production process, including material handling, assembly, packaging, unpacking, counting, weighing, sorting, and cleaning.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the loading and unloading of raw materials, tools, and finished parts. Transport materials between departments or workstations as needed using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual labor.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by sweeping floors, cleaning equipment, and disposing of scrap materials. Ensure that work areas are free from hazards to maintain safety standards.

• Assist machine operators, welders, and fabricators by supplying tools, parts, and materials. Help set up or adjust equipment when needed under supervision.

• Assist in basic assembly tasks such as bolting, screwing, or securing components together under supervision, ensuring that parts fit correctly and meet basic quality standards.

• Help cut, measure, and prepare materials for further processing or fabrication. Operate simple tools like saws, grinders, or cutters with proper training.

• Help monitor the quality of products, ensuring that parts are correctly fabricated and meet required specifications. Report any defects or issues to the supervisor.

• Help with maintaining accurate stock levels of materials, tools, and supplies. Assist with basic inventory management and ensure materials are correctly labeled and stored.

• Follow all company safety protocols, including wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE), and adhere to safe handling of materials and equipment.

• Perform basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning machinery and ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored and maintained.

• Provide general support to other team members, including lifting heavy materials, cleaning equipment, and helping with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Able to read and understand instructions.

• Able to communicate in English, verbal and written.

• Valid forklift / lift truck license.

• Experience working in a metal facility and using standard tools of the trade.

• Organizational skills.

• Ability to work with a team and independently.

• Ability to lift up to 40lb.

• Ability to stand on feet during working shift hours.

Core Competencies:

• Strong focus on tasks assigned and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Professional work ethic, flexible, detail oriented.
• Strong team player.
• Strong knowledge of safety and quality procedures.

Physical Job Demand:

Walking: May be required to perform 7 - 8 hours per shift.

Standing: May be required to perform 7 - 8 hours per shift.

Sitting: May be required to perform 7 - 8 hours per shift

Lift Floor to waist: May be required to perform 4 - 5 hours per shift not consecutive up to 20kg.

Lift Waist to Shoulder: May be required to perform 4 - 5 hours per shift not consecutive up to 20kg.

Stair Climbing: May be required, up to 6 steps.

Ability to Use Hands: Required to Hold, Grip; Lift, Push, Pull.

Repetitive Movements & Exposure:

Required to perform 7-8 hours per shift.

Bending and/or Twisting:

Back: Able to bend and twist Back 5 - 6 hours per shift but not repetitive.

Neck: Able to bend and twist Neck 5 - 6 hours per shift but not repetitive.

Wrist: Able to bend and twist Wrist 5 - 6 hours per shift but not repetitive.

Waist: Able to bend and twist Back 5 - 6 hours per shift but not repetitive.

Above Shoulder Activity:

Pushing: light, less than 5 - 6 hours per shift.

Pulling: light, less than 5 - 6 hours per shift.

Chemical Exposure:

• None

Environmental Exposure:

• Able to work in an environment with equipment and machine noise.

Motorized Vehicle Operation:

• None

Restrictions Related to Medications (Specify):

Must be free from all recreational substances including alcohol.

Any medication that hinders ability to perform any task listed in Job Demand.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.

Global Furniture Group values employment equity and is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Those requiring accommodation should advise Human Resources and Global will provide suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Global Furniture Group offers a competitive salary, benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're ready to join a team that is committed to delivering the best products and services to our customers, please apply now.