Job Description

Justrite Safety Group is a growing family of industrial safety companies. Together we protect workers, workplaces and the environment with a comprehensive range of industrial safety solutions. All Justrite Safety Group portfolio companies are united by deep safety knowledge, long experience, and a commitment to protecting people, property, and the planet.

Hughes Safety Showers, NA currently has an opening for a General Laborer in Sarnia, Ontario. Hughes Safety Showers is a world leader in the manufacturing of emergency safety showers, eye/face wash and decontamination equipment designed to operate across all industries regardless of location, climate or local hazards.

General Summary

The General Laborer has responsibility for various manual/physical tasks. To be successful as a general laborer you must be able to perform a wide variety of tasks that require stamina and an eagerness to learn on the job. A good general laborer can understand instructions and carry them out efficiently within the given deadline.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Crate/Package Product for Customer Orders.
• Provide Weights and Dimensions of packaged product.
• Test Product for defects/leaks.
• Assemble materials.
• Read and interpret drawings and work orders.
• Ability to work with power tools.
• Clean parts and work area thoroughly.
• Assist skilled tradespeople in their duties.
• Preference given to candidates with a certified forklift license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Must have a great attitude and willing to grow with the company.
• Must always diligently follow safe practices for yourself and team members.
• Must be able to work in a flexible team environment with job rotation as needed.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Willingness to cross train for other job functions such as product testing, quality review and Electrical/Mechanical Assembly.

Working Conditions

• Ability to use ladders at least 10 feet off the ground
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, stand and walk up to 8 hours per day
• Must be able to stand, kneel, bend, pull, push and lift 50 lbs. up to 8 hours per day and when overtime is scheduled.
• Wear all required PPE including steel toed shoes and safety glasses
• Good physical condition and endurance

Benefits:

We offer excellent comprehensive benefits that include:

• 7.5 hour work days, Monday – Friday
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Paid time off including vacation & personal time 
• 10% Monthly Hourly Bonus Program designed to recognize employees and incentivize them to do their best every day.
• Retirement Plans
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.