Posted 4 days ago
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
@ EPC Industries Limited
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Overview
Emmerson Packaging is hiring a Production Assistant for its Converting, Extrusion and Printing departments. The entry-level role supports senior production staff on equipment and processes and leads to a General Operator position. The posting states a 4-on-4-off rotating schedule of day and night shifts, pay of $19 to $20 per hour plus a $2 night premium, and an open work permit is welcome.
Pay:
$19–$24 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist senior Converting and Press personnel
- Monitor product quality and flag deviations
- Conduct and document inspections and testing
- Manage scrap material and operate the baler
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Mechanical aptitude assessed during hiring
- Able to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Comfortable working rotating day and night shifts
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 40 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training |
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EPC Industries Limited
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An industry leader in flexible packaging for nearly 70 years. Our Mission: Customer Success.
Full company description
Emmerson Packaging, a flexographic printer and industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for over sixty years. That’s how long Emmerson Packaging has been helping great companies build their brands into some of the most successful in the marketplace in North America. Packaging is the window into your brand’s promise, your company’s values and vision. Like you, we know that it deeply matters how it looks, how it works and how it feels. Whatever direction you want to take with your flexographic packaging project, you can depend on Emmerson Packaging to deliver on-time and on-budget, while honoring a tradition of excellence in craftsmanship. To submit a resume please e-mail [email protected] for our Amherst location, or [email protected] for our Belleville location.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,128
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 243
- Reported office locations
- 12 Tupper Blvd, Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 4S7, CA
- 420 College St. E, Belleville, Ontario K8N 4Z6, CA
- Business categories
- Social Media
- Digital Marketing
- Packaging Services
- Analytics
- Manufacturing
- Printing
- Other recorded names
- EPC Industries Limited
- Emmerson Packaging
- Specialties
- Flexographic printing
- Extruded film
- Stand up pouches
- Laminated packaging
- Biodegradable packaging
- Recyclable packaging
- Sustainable Packaging
- Recyclable Packaging
- Plant Based Packaging
- Biodegradable Packaging
- Sustainability
- and Circular Economy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Emmerson Packaging, a flexographic printer and industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for over sixty years. That’s how long Emmerson Packaging has been helping great companies build their brands into some of the most successful in the marketplace in North America. Packaging is the window into your brand’s promise, your company’s values and vision. Like you, we know that it deeply matters how it looks, how…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Printing Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Amherst, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Specialties | Flexographic printingExtruded filmStand up pouchesLaminated packagingBiodegradable packagingRecyclable packagingSustainable PackagingRecyclable PackagingPlant Based PackagingBiodegradable Packaging |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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ABOUT EMMERSON PACKAGING
Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation, family-owned company and an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions. We’ve been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 17 consecutive years — a reflection of how seriously we take our people, our clients, and our craft.
Our values guide every decision we make:
- We enhance our lives by helping others succeed
- We care about our clients, each other, and our communities
- We are responsible for the outcome of our actions
- We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Production Assistant provides hands-on support across various equipment and processes within our Converting, Extrusion, and Printing departments. This is an entry-level production role and a direct stepping stone into a General Operator position as you build your skills and experience on our floor.
YOUR SCHEDULE
4 ON 4 OFF
Work 4 days, then enjoy 4 days off — every rotation. Two day shifts followed by two night shifts, then four consecutive days off. This gives you more long weekends than a standard 5-day work week.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Assist and support senior Converting and Press personnel as directed
- Monitor product quality and flag deviations to your supervisor
- Conduct and document inspections and testing according to quality plans
- Manage scrap material and operate the baler
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment and work areas
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently
- Mechanical aptitude — candidates will be assessed as part of the hiring process
- Basic computer literacy
- Able to lift 40 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive stretching, stair and ladder climbing
- Comfortable working rotating shifts including days and nights
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working rotating shifts
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Competitive wages: $19–$20/hr + $2.00 Night Shift Premium
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Quarterly bonus program — earn more when we hit our goals
- Training and development support
- 24/7 on-site gym and cafeteria
- Fitness membership reimbursement program
- Clear path to promotion and career growth within Emmerson Packaging
YOUR PATH FORWARD
Career Pathway to General Operator & AIP Eligibility
We welcome applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents. We also encourage applications from individuals currently holding an open work permit.
The Production Assistant role is the starting point of a defined career path at Emmerson Packaging. Here’s how it works:
- Join as a Production Assistant ($19–$20/hr + $2 night premium)
- Build your manufacturing experience on the production floor across Converting, Extrusion, and Printing
- Promote to General Operator ($21–$24/hr + $2 night premium) — the role that qualifies for AIP
- Apply for permanent residency through AIP with Emmerson’s full support as a designated AIP employer. To be eligible at this stage, you must have at least 2.5 years (30 months) remaining on your current work permit at the time of application.
Ready to start your career with one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies?
Apply through our careers page — we review every application.
emmersonpackaging.com/careersJournal
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