Manufacturing Helper (Anticipatory Staffing)
The Mint is hiring a Manufacturing Helper who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Operations, the Manufacturing Helper is responsible for perform packaging, telling, upsetting, topping, power sawing, sorting, material handling and quality checks as required using Roll & Wrap, ATL "Brinks" machines and other related equipment.
This opening is to be filled on a continuous operation and/or shift work basis.
Qualifications:
Language Requirements
- English proficiency is essential. Bilingualism is considered an asset
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years working in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum of two (2) years operating production machinery in a safe manner and in accordance with established quality and productivity standards
- Material handling of product and supplies using equipment such as Roll & Wrap machines, ATL 'Brinks' machines, electric power jacks and hand-jacks
Additional qualifications:
Skills and Abilities
- Manual dexterity skills
- Demonstrated skill in following instructions and prioritizing multiple activities and tasks
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and tactfully
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including cooperation and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors
- Basic computer skills to retrieve information
- Demonstrated skill in the operation of material handling and related equipment
- Ability to lift twenty-five (25) to thirty (30) pounds and to stand or sit for long periods of time throughout shift
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks throughout shift
- Ability to troubleshoot and work in a team environment
- Ability to comprehend both verbal and written instructions
- Ability to maintain a high level of housekeeping
- Detail orientated and ability to maintain a high rate of accuracy
Knowledge
- Knowledge of basic Health & Safety principles and best practices
- Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts, basic reading comprehension and mathematics skills
- Material handling in a lean manufacturing environment
Why the Mint?
At the Mint, you will collaborate with a diverse group of people and be a part of an iconic Canadian organization. Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We offer outstanding pay and total rewards for you and your family and you will be supported to continuously learn throughout your career.
The Mint is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and aim to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding process to ensure that each candidate is treated respectfully. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, you are invited to voluntarily self-identify with one or more of the four employment equity groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) by sending your application to the confidential email, ee@mint.ca that is accessed only by the Human Resources section.
If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us directly at ee@mint.ca to make arrangements.
What to Expect
In order to be considered for an interview, please clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet the education and experience qualifications. The additional qualifications may be assessed through interviews, exams, reference checks, etc. If successful, you will be required to complete a background check facilitated by the Mint in order to obtain a security clearance.