Posted 9 days ago
General Laborer - Goodwood
@ John Ross & Sons Ltd.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Overview
John Ross & Sons Ltd. is hiring a full-time General Laborer in Goodwood, Nova Scotia. The work involves loading, sorting, labelling and moving metal and recyclable materials, plus assisting machine operators, in all weather. The posting offers health, dental and vision benefits, an RRSP match, a company bonus and PPE, with shifts that include Saturdays and evenings.
Responsibilities:
- Load, unload and move materials by hand or basic equipment
- Sort and prepare products for shipping or storage
- Assist machine operators and production staff
- Accurately label and tag products
- Maintain a clean work area and follow safety procedures
Requirements summary:
- Lift 50 lbs consistently
- Comfortable wearing full PPE on shift
- Safety-driven mindset
- Clear communication skills
- Comfortable working in all weather
- Previous heavy-lifting labour experience an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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John Ross & Sons Ltd.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
Job description
About the Company:
John Ross & Sons Ltd. is a fifth-generation, family-owned international metal recycling company and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With more than 85 years of experience and 17 locations, we are Atlantic Canada’s largest metal recycler and one of the largest exporters out of the Port of Halifax, serving customers worldwide.
We specialize in purchasing, processing, grading, and exporting ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals, along with a wide range of recyclable materials.
Through industry-leading expertise, advanced processing capabilities and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, we deliver reliable recycling solutions that meet the highest standards for our customers.
What We Offer:
*Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*
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John Ross & Sons Ltd. is a fifth-generation, family-owned international metal recycling company and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With more than 85 years of experience and 17 locations, we are Atlantic Canada’s largest metal recycler and one of the largest exporters out of the Port of Halifax, serving customers worldwide.
We specialize in purchasing, processing, grading, and exporting ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals, along with a wide range of recyclable materials.
Through industry-leading expertise, advanced processing capabilities and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, we deliver reliable recycling solutions that meet the highest standards for our customers.
What We Offer:
- Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- RRSP Match
- Company bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Full-time, permanent work
- PPE provided (Gloves, Glasses, safety Vest, Hard Hat)
- Load, unload, and move products and materials by hand or with basic equipment
- Sort and prepare products for shipping or storage
- Assist machine operators and other production staff as needed.
- Accurately label and tag products
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area
- Upkeeping safety procedures
- Ensure deficiencies are noted and reported to management
- Other labor duties as necessary
- Previous experience of heavy lifting general labour an asset
- Must be able to lift 50lbs consistently
- Must be comfortable wearing full PPE while on shift
- Safety driven mindset
- Clear communication skills
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions
- Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturdays as needed
- Sunday to Wednesday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, with potential for overtime
- Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, with potential for overtime
*Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*
#INDLP
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
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