Posted 33 months ago
Barrel Labourer
@ The County Cooperage
Prince Edward, Ontario
Overview
The County Cooperage, a family-run Canadian cooperage, is hiring a full-time Barrel Labourer to support daily barrel production, repair and handling. The work covers inspecting, preparing, assembling and moving barrels under supervision, with on-the-job training and orientation provided. Previous experience is an asset but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, sort, clean and prepare barrels and components
- Support barrel assembly, repairs and reconditioning
- Use hand tools after training
- Check barrels for defects and report concerns
- Move, load and unload barrels safely
Requirements summary:
- Interest in woodworking, manufacturing or skilled trades
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Reliability, attention to detail and teamwork
- Ability to stand, bend and move materials
- Previous experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-02-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
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The County Cooperage
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Position Summary
The County Cooperage, a family-run Canadian cooperage, is seeking a Barrel Labourer to support daily barrel production, repair, and handling operations. This position provides hands-on experience in wood manufacturing, workplace safety, quality control, and cooperage techniques under the guidance of experienced staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with inspecting, sorting, cleaning, and preparing barrels and barrel components.
- Support barrel assembly, repairs, and reconditioning under supervision.
- Assist with preparing wooden staves, barrel heads, and metal hoops.
- Use hand tools and equipment after receiving appropriate training.
- Check barrels for visible defects and report quality concerns.
- Help organize inventory, record barrel counts, and prepare customer orders.
- Assist with moving, loading, and unloading barrels using approved handling methods and equipment.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow workplace safety procedures.
Training and Supervision
The employee will receive orientation, safety instruction, task demonstrations, and ongoing supervision from experienced cooperage staff. Responsibilities will increase as the employee demonstrates safe work practices and develops proficiency. Regular feedback will support skill development.
Learning Outcomes
Through this placement, the employee will develop practical skills in wood manufacturing, barrel construction and repair, safe material handling, quality inspection, inventory management, teamwork, and problem-solving. The placement will also build an understanding of production workflow and the importance of consistent product quality.
Qualifications
- Interest in woodworking, manufacturing, or skilled trades.
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to perform physical duties, including standing, bending, and moving materials, with appropriate equipment and accommodations where required.
- Previous experience is an asset; training will be provided.
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