First Operator

Welcome to Cascades!

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.

Join us as a Machine Operator and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What's in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature—so you'll enjoy:

• Hourly wage: Starting at $22.04/hour + $1.00/hour midnight shift premium
• Midnight shift (10 pm- 6 am)
• A full range of benefits including group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
• Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan—so you can share in our success
• Employee Assistance Program because your physical and mental well-being matter
• Referral bonus—help grow our team and get rewarded

What you'll do

As a Machine Operator, you'll be at the heart of operations—right on the production floor where materials take shape.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Obtaining production orders and verifying stock specifications and material condition before production begins.
• Performing all production activities, including machine set-up, operation, cleanup, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Completing production reports and required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Performing production tasks involving repetitive hand movements, standing, lifting, moving, and packing materials.
• Proactively identifying equipment issues and submitting maintenance requests when repairs are required.
• Following all company policies and procedures, including Health & Safety standards, housekeeping requirements, and government regulations.
• Assisting second and third operators with machine operation and performing other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor.

Your strengths as a Machine Operator

You are a natural fit for this role if you have:

• A minimum of 1–2 years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the corrugated industry (considered an asset).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• The ability to read and understand work instructions, production documentation, and use basic computer systems.
• The ability to lift 35 lbs and perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• The ability to read both metric and imperial tape measurements accurately.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational efficiency, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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 a Machine Operator.

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.