Machine Operator Lead Hand

• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• Midnight shift (10pm-6am)
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
• Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
• Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters
• Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded

What you’ll do

As a Machine Operator Lead Hand, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape. 

Your day-to-day:

• Operate machinery while leading and supporting the production team

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure health & safety compliance

• Supervise production to meet quality and efficiency standards

• Plan and coordinate work based on production schedules

• Monitor output and adjust processes as needed

• Follow BRCGS procedures and maintain accurate documentation

• Complete daily shift reports

• Build positive team relationships and address concerns promptly

• Support health & safety initiatives and troubleshoot production issues

• Take on additional duties as assigned by the Production Manager

Your strengths as a Machine Operator Lead Hand

You are a natural fit for this role if:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and guide teams
• Proven ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with employees and management
• Minimum of 5 years’ of manufacturing experience in Ontario, with at least 3 years in a Machine Operator or Lead Hand role.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to drive engagement and gain buy-in for continuous improvement initiatives

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Apply now and join our team as Machine Operator Lead Hand in Scarborough.

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.

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Discover Cascades

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With more than 65 facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success. 

You are our greatest strength!

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