General Labourer (summer student)

Job Responsibility:

H. L. Blachford is a chemical manufacturing company which produces chemical powders, liquids, and lubricants for drawing wire and other products. Our company has been in operation since 1921, and we remain strong in our business because we test and innovate better methods to produce higher quality and efficiency. All our manufacturing processes are designed to be flexible and versatile with short lead times in mind. We have never been afraid to make big changes if they mean improving our quality of service.

We are seeking a summer student to join our amazing team if you feel you have the qualifications or skills for this position, please reach out to connect with us. To qualify students should be enrolled in post secondary education in the fall of 2025 and are looking for 40 hours a week from about mid-May until the end of August.

As a General Labourer you would be responsible for packaging products, cleaning or housekeeping responsibilities, assisting operators in making batches, plus other tasks as required. Our chosen candidate should have some experience in a manufacturing environment. We are looking for a task focused person who can take on various tasks competently including assisting the operators in making product batches and setting up equipment for production runs.

Skills and Education requirements:

• · Must be physically able to move and lift containers up to 50lbs
• · At least a basic level of math is needed
• · A good level of verbal and written English is required
• · Some experience working in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• · Some previous experience using manufacturing machines or similar equipment

Rotational shifts:

• Shift 1 - 6:30am-3:00pm
• Shift 2 - 2:30pm-11:00pm
• Shift 3 - 10:30pm - 7:00am

H. L. Blachford welcomes candidates to apply for the position. Due to high volume of applicants, we would be contacting only candidates who would be moving forward in this process. Should you need an accommodation in the application process please contact reach out to our HR department for further assistance.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 3 months

Pay: $23.66 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Are able you reliably commute to work daily? (routine travel such as bus, car or bike?)
• Are you legally able to work in Canada? (such as Canadian Citizen, PR valid status or work permit with more than 14 month term)
• Are you enrolled into Continuing Education this fall (September 2025)? (yes/no)

Experience:

• Machine learning: 1 year (preferred)
• Heavy lifting: 1 year (preferred)
• machine operation: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person