Located in Guelph, ON
Pay: $22.26/HR
Job Full Description
General Labourer / Material Handler
Location: Acton, ON
Pay: $22.26/hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Type: Evaluation Hire (Temp-to-Perm)
Job Description
Express Employment Professionals Guelph is recruiting on behalf of a large, established industrial client in Acton, ON for a General Labourer / Material Handler. This is a physically demanding role within a galvanizing plant, offering long hours, overtime potential, and the opportunity to transition into a permanent position with benefits.
The role involves working both indoors and outdoors, supporting plant operations by moving and preparing steel materials for processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Load and move steel materials throughout the galvanizing plant
- Prepare and rack steel products for processing
- Use industrial tools such as grinders, bolt cutters, and steel benders
- Assist with material handling and organization of steel products
- Work outdoors loading materials prior to processing
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment
- Support general labour tasks and plant operations in a fast-paced setting
Requirements
- Previous experience in general labour, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred
- Experience in steel, construction, or heavy industrial settings considered an asset
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and take direction
- Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing daily tasks
- Safety-conscious with the ability to follow procedures and instructions
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
Physical & Work Environment
- Frequent lifting of materials up to 50 lbs
- Continuous standing, walking, bending, and manual labour
- Work performed in hot, dirty, and outdoor conditions
- Exposure to changing weather and industrial plant environments
Equipment & Tools
- Overhead cranes (used by team for steel positioning)
- Industrial tools including grinders, bolt cutters, and steel benders
- Material handling systems for organizing steel
Additional Requirements
- Must have a reliable vehicle – location is not bus accessible
Why Apply?
- Competitive pay at $22.26/hour
- Opportunity for overtime and long hours
- Stable role with a large, established company
- Evaluation-to-hire opportunity with potential for benefits upon permanent hire
Express Employment Professionals (Guelph) is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in full compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable Temporary Help Agency regulations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not require Canadian experience. Applicants are advised that artificial intelligence tools may be used to support initial screening, assessment, or selection processes. Express Employment Professionals provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request. This job posting and any associated applicant information will be retained for a period of three (3) years in accordance with provincial regulations.
Guelph, ON
3353
45 Speedvale Avenue East
Suite 100
Guelph, ON N1H 1J2
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