Job Description

Company Overview

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Handling of fresh and frozen meat products, including chicken, turkey, and pork
• Combining ingredients to formulate mixtures of products to be cooked and packaged
• Loading and unloading microwaves/ovens within the cooking process using automated and manual equipment
• Plant set up for production
• Performing task along an assembly line to move products from start to end of the production cycle
• Organization of finished product from the line, including pallet configuration, pallet tag documentation, and removal of product to freezer for proper storage
• Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Desire and ability to learn
• Reliable and dependable, able to be at work every day, on time
• Ability to interact and share information with Team Members at all levels. Actively participate in their work group
• Able to work in a fast-paced and repetitive task environment
• Physically fit and able to lift, push, and/or pull weight of up to 23kg (50 lbs.)
• Be willing to adhere to all hygienic and food safety requirements in the Plant

Compensation

Hourly Rate: From $18.50 Hr.

Night shift premium available.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.

Health and Safety:

• Demonstrated ability to wear proper PPE and comply with safety requirements
• Pulling, pushing, twisting, bending, heavy lifting and standing
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Communication, Cooperation & Continuous Improvement Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and oral) and the ability to effectively communicate across various departments in English
• Positive interaction and information sharing with Associates and Salaried Team
• Ability to work independently without regular supervision
• Actively finding new and improved ways of completing tasks
• Willing to try new things and assume additional responsibilities
• Ability to establish priorities in their work area
• Must possess the ability to multitask, ensuring accuracy and completion for each task
• Must possess strong computer and/or data entry skills; experience with SAP systems is required
• Excellent time management, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Ability to use a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Must be a team player

Accessibility:

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Maple Leaf Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the job posting portal by the specified posting deadline.

Disclaimer: AI will not be used in any part of the recruitment process (screening, assessment, or selection).