Pay ranges
Light Industrial Staffing pay in Montreal.
Montreal light industrial staffing pay, by role and per hour, is below. Expect movement with experience, shift differentials, and certifications. Ranges are anchored on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data for the Quebec market.
| Role | Hourly range |
|---|---|
| Production associate | $16 to $22 |
| Machine operator | $18 to $25 |
| Assembler | $16 to $21 |
| Material handler | $17 to $23 |
| Quality control inspector | $19 to $26 |
| Line lead | $21 to $28 |
Ranges reflect local market rates and scale with experience, shift, and certifications. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What we check for
- OSHA 10
- lockout/tagout awareness
- basic measurement and inspection
Shifts we cover
- first, second, and third shift
- weekend lines
- overtime during production peaks
Neighborhoods we cover in Montreal
- Hillcrest
- Northside
- Southside
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FAQ
Common questions.
How fast can you fill a light industrial staffing role in Montreal?
Quickly. Typical fill times for light industrial staffing in Montreal run general production roles in 24 to 72 hours, skilled operators in 3 to 5 days, because we work from a bench that is already screened. Brief the role at 1-866-888-6111 and the short list follows in days.
What kinds of light industrial staffing workers do you place in Montreal?
In Montreal we place production associates, machine operators, assemblers, material handlers, quality control inspectors, and line leads. Have a role outside that list? Ask, because we probably staff it too.
How much does light industrial staffing cost per hour in Montreal?
It varies by role, shift, and certifications. Montreal rates start around $16 per hour for entry work and reach about $28 per hour for senior roles. The pay table above breaks it out role by role.
Do you offer temp, temp to hire, and direct hire in Montreal?
Yes. You can hire someone for a short season, try them out and convert them to your payroll, or hire them directly from day one. We help you pick the option that fits the role and your budget.
What do you screen for in light industrial staffing candidates in Montreal?
The credentials that count most for light industrial staffing are OSHA 10, lockout/tagout awareness, and basic measurement and inspection. Before anyone is placed, we verify right to work and run background and reference checks.
Do you staff beyond Montreal itself?
We staff Montreal and the surrounding towns, including Hillcrest, Northside, Southside. Tell us where your site is and we will confirm coverage.
What does light industrial staffing cost to work with you in Montreal?
There is no cost to talk to us or see candidates. For temporary work, we bill an hourly rate that covers the worker's pay, payroll taxes, workers compensation, and our service. Direct hires are a one time placement fee. You get the number in writing before you commit.
Can you staff off hours and peak season in Montreal?
Yes. We cover first, second, and third shift and weekend lines, including weekend and peak season coverage. Give us the schedule and we staff to it.
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Light Industrial Staffing in Montreal, explained.
Light Industrial Staffing hiring in Montreal
Montreal anchors a metro of about 3.5 million, with Montreal employers in manufacturing, technology, and healthcare hiring steadily. The people we place come from Montreal and the towns around it, including Hillcrest, Northside, Southside.
Employers here compete on pay and on how fast they move, so a slow hiring process loses good people. We keep a screened bench warm so we are not starting from zero when you call.
For pay, the Quebec minimum wage is $16.10, and we build rates that meet or beat what local employers actually pay to keep their teams. Source: U.S. Department of Labor.
Our light industrial staffing process in Montreal
Hiring light industrial staffing in Montreal runs on a clear track. Step one is a written brief so we both know exactly what the job needs.
Step two, we screen our bench for reliability and the right credentials and send only real fits. Step three, you choose, and we handle the offer, the paperwork, and the first days on the job.
Three ways to hire in Montreal
You can bring people on three ways in Montreal. Temporary covers short term, seasonal, and surge needs, and we run payroll, taxes, and workers compensation while they are on assignment.
Temp to hire lets you try someone on the job before you commit, then convert them to your payroll. Direct hire adds them to your team from day one.
Most Montreal employers use a mix across the year, and we help you pick the option that fits each role and your budget.
Light Industrial Staffing roles and screening in Montreal
Our Montreal light industrial staffing bench covers production associates, machine operators, assemblers, material handlers, quality control inspectors, and line leads.
Coverage runs first, second, and third shift and weekend lines, and for these roles OSHA 10, lockout/tagout awareness, and basic measurement and inspection are what we verify first.
Right to work, work history, and references are all confirmed before a start date, so you get someone who can do the job, not just fill the slot.
Industries we staff in Montreal
Montreal employers across manufacturing, technology, and healthcare use Langford for light industrial staffing year round.
We know the roles these teams run, the shifts they need covered, and what good looks like in the first two weeks. That is why our placements hold past 30 days instead of turning over in week one.
Why Montreal employers work with Langford
We move fast, we screen for real, and we stay on the file. A short list reaches you in about one business day for most light industrial staffing roles because we keep a bench warm in Montreal.
We carry payroll, taxes, and workers compensation on temporary placements, so the paperwork sits with us, not you. And we check in through the first 30 days, so a placement that wobbles gets fixed early.
Call 1-866-888-6111 to start, or tell us about the role online.
Staffing light industrial staffing at scale in Montreal
The Montreal metro is one of the larger hiring markets we cover, at about 3.5 million people. The most consistent demand is for warehouse and light industrial workers, but employers across manufacturing, technology, and healthcare all draw from the same labor pool, so competition for reliable light industrial staffing workers is real.
That is where volume hiring helps. When you need to staff a full first, second, and third shift crew, ramp for a peak, or cover several Montreal sites at once, we scale the search without dropping the screening. You still get vetted people, just more of them, on the timeline the work demands.
From Hillcrest to Southside, we keep enough screened candidates ready that a large light industrial staffing order does not mean a slow one.