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Join Our Team at Noboco Styro Containers!

For over 30 years, Noboco Styro Containers Ltd has been a trusted and respected manufacturer of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Styro Packaging for the seafood industry on Vancouver Island. We’re proud of our deep roots in the community and even prouder of the incredible team behind our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we’re honored to have a dedicated and diverse workforce, with nearly 70% of our team having 5 - 20+ years of service at Noboco.

As a member of the plant production team, the Production Laborer is responsible for inspecting, packaging, lining, labeling, and preparing EPS products for shipment, ensuring adherence to all quality standards, safety procedures, company policies, and operational protocols.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly wage: $21.21 per hour
• Industry-leading retirement plan: Company-paid RRSP contributions equal to 10% of your gross annual wages—no matching required
• Shift premiums: $0.50/hour for afternoon shift, $1.50/hour for graveyard shift
• Comprehensive benefits plan: 100% company-paid, available after successful completion of probation
• Hands-on training: All employees receive thorough training to ensure success in their role

Hours of work: Rotating shift schedule, Monday - Friday

• 2 weeks on day shift
• 2 weeks on afternoon shift
• 2 weeks on graveyard shift

Responsibilities:

• Remove, inspect, and pack moulded products.
• Ensure all products are clearly and correctly labeled.
• Clear product jams from machines and restart equipment as needed.
• Make minor adjustments as instructed by the Charge Hand.
• Stack finished products on pallets according to product type.
• Minimize machine downtime.
• Report all equipment and facility-related concerns to the Charge Hand.
• Report product defects and excessive scrap to the Charge Hand.
• Notify the Charge Hand of machine malfunctions.
• Remove all scrap from the production area and transport it to the designated recycling area.
• Perform product re-packing as required (during machine breakdowns, machine setups, or other opportunities).
• Ensure re-packed products meet established quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across all areas, including the production floor, production machines, warehouse, washrooms, lunchroom, and general plant surroundings.
• Ensure accurate personal timekeeping and obtain authorization for overtime in accordance with company policies.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand production and technical reports.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to identify and describe a quality EPS product.
• Ability to handle single and multiple units of fragile products with care.
• Understanding of the manufacturing process for EPS products.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity with a company that values its people and promotes from within, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, and we will do our best to be in contact with you shortly.

*While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $21.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Campbell River, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you able to participate in a rotating shift schedule which includes day shifts, afternoon shifts, and graveyard shifts?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person