MARITIME PAPER PRODUCTS Hiring for General Labour at Dartmouth, NS Full Time

Production Worker/Labourer

Maritime Paper Products, a leading manufacturer of corrugated containers with multiple locations in the Atlantic Provinces, is accepting applications for the position of Production Worker/Labourer for our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia location.

The successful candidate should be dependable, energetic, have a positive attitude, and be willing and able to advance within the production process up to the machine operator level. Applicants must be dedicated to providing optimum customer service and quality product, and be comfortable working as part of a team.

Starting wage: $18.46 per hour (plus shift premium, if applicable). Following a 70 day probationary period the wage increases to $21.43.

This position requires rotating shift work in a unionized work environment.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have the following:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Ability to learn to operate a variety of production equipment in a safe and responsible manner

Previous experience working rotating shifts

Any manufacturing related trades training would be an asset

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures

Commitment to quality and safety

Ability to work as part of a team

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:
Our company offers the following employee benefits and incentives:

Health and dental plans

Life and disability insurance

Defined contribution pension plan

Payroll deductions for fitness allowance

Yearly fitness incentive bonus

On-site fitness room

Perfect attendance and service awards

Yearly 25 Year Club dinner

Safety milestone celebrations

Summer BBQs

Family Christmas party

Safety shoe allowance

Hi-vis t-shirt program

Safety eyewear

Ergonomic workstation assessments

Employee and family assistance program

Immunization program

Monthly health promotion information

Hearing conservation program

Custom ear plug program

Employee entrepreneur scholarship program

Scholarship program – employees’ children

Maritime Paper Products promotes and encourages career advancement opportunities within our Scotia Investments Family of Companies.

Maritime Paper is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Please note this position is subject to layoff

We appreciate your interest in Maritime Paper Products. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.