# Lead Hand Production Associate - 12-hour Rotating Continental Shifts

> Cube Packaging Solutions · Aurora, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-05

**Salary:** From CAD 22

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Operations

## Description

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

The Lead Hand Production Associate is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of machines and participates in ensuring the utmost quality of product.

**Responsible for:**

-   Packing a variety of manufactured products (lids and containers) accurately and efficiently 
-   Ensuring that close attention is paid to the quality of the products that are coming off the machines – putting aside defective products and communicating to Shift Supervisor
-   Following and complying with Cube Management System (CMS)

**Duties:**

-   Check the quality of product (lids/containers)every stack top and bottom (flip stack prior to bagging) - look for short shots, warping, black spots, witness marks, long gates, etc.
-   Apply appropriate colored bag to the stack and pack and tape the bag closed
-   Place bagged product into the appropriate bin as indicated by the bin placard
-   Notify supervisor immediately when any quality issues are discovered
-   Count and document the number of plastic sleeves of products that are packed during each shift
-   Ensure that all parts are removed from the machine, table and over top of the conveyor before starting a new order
-   Place the new placard onto new bin
-   Ensure any scrap parts are placed into the scrap bin – weigh and record as required
-   Printing boxes
-   Printing labels from Dynamics program
-   Sweep floor and ensure that any spills (oil, water, resin, parts) are cleaned up in a timely manner
-   Notify supervisor immediately of any hazards, incidents or accidents
-   Maintain a clean workstation(s) at all time
-   Print boxes when needed for production
-   Cover breaks
-   Gemba walk with Production Supervisor, safety walk
-   Audit production bins for correct quantity, labels and no mixing
-   Audit all employees for GMP, PPE, and work areas are clean
-   Audit cleaning carts are filled out and in order
-   Print labels for production
-   Allocate associates if machines are down for extended time
-   Report any down machines or quality issues to the Supervisor
-   Verifying all paperwork and logs are up to date
-   Coordinate with Material Handlers to have products staged at machines for packing
-   Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

## Requirements

**Skills and Education**

-   Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent

-   Basic math and computer skills
-   Ability to follow instructions
-   Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
-   Must have attention to detail
-   Must be able to differentiate between colors and their shades

**Soft Skills**

-   Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
-   Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
-   Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, group presentations and meetings.
-   Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
-   Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

-   Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

-   Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
-   Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
-   Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

**Other Job Requirements**

-   Must be able to speak, read and write English
-   Must have reliable transportation
-   Must have full range of motion
-   Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 30lbs on a continuous basis
-   Must be able to sit, stand/walk for long periods of time
-   Able to work 12 hour rotating continental shifts

## Benefits

-   Extended dental, health and vision coverage upon completion of 3 month probationary period.
-   RRSP match upon completion of 3 month probationary period.
-   Quarterly bonus in addition to base pay upon completion of 3 month probationary period.
-   Free on-site parking.

## Apply

[Apply at Cube Packaging Solutions](https://apply.workable.com/cube-packaging/j/4B68BA63D4/apply)

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