General Cleaner

Maple Leaf Foods; Canada; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $18.80 CAD/hr

Shift premium $0.55/hr for afternoons

Comprehensive benefits

Pension program

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods at 15350 Old Simcoe Rd., Port Perry, ON is seeking an entry-level General Cleaner for our Prepared Meats Plant. The role supports production by maintaining cleanliness and adhering to food safety standards.

The successful candidate will be reliable, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and comply with hygienic procedures. The position offers Monday to Friday shifts with rotating days and afternoons, and potential overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Entry-level General Cleaner position in a Prepared Meats Plant.
• Ability to work with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Must be reliable, able to work day-to-day with the team.

Responsibilities

• Chemical awareness and safe handling.
• Dismantling, cleaning, and reassembling production equipment.
• General cleaning of plant areas as required and support to production.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Physically fit

Hygiene compliance

Willing to learn

Education

High school diploma not required

Job description

General Cleaner

Considering a Career at Maple Leaf Foods? Do you consider yourself a team player and enjoy working in the food industry? If so, we want to hear from you! At MLFPort Perry, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our team members and producing quality products!

The Role:

Maple Leaf Foods at 15350 Old Simcoe Rd., Port Perry, ON is accepting applications for entry-level General Cleaner position within our Prepared Meats Plant which specializes in baked good products such as quiche, meat pies, shepherd's pies, dips, and breakfast bites.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount.

Duties may include:

• Chemical awareness
• Dismantling, cleaning by prescribed methods and reassembling of production equipment
• General cleaning of all plant areas as required
• Assisting production operation in any way as required
• Maintain cleanliness of areas of responsibility
• Cross-training opportunities in other departments/job functions
• Adhere to Product, Food Safety Quality Assurance, and Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating shifts (days/afternoons)
• Approximate shift times are:
• 7:30am -4:00pm
• 4:00pm - 12:30am
• Occasional overtime opportunities

What we are looking for:

• Reliable and dependable, able to be at work every day, ontime.
• Ability to interact and share information with Team Members at all levels.
• Actively participate in their work group.
• Desire to learn.
• 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 (50lbs).
• Be willing to adhere to all hygienic and food safety requirements in the plant.

Please note completion of aHigh School Diploma is not required to be successful in this position.

Why Choose Maple Leaf Foods?

• Leading Consumer Protein Company
• Competitive Wages: Starting rate is $18.80with ability to earn up to $21.93
• Afternoon shift premium of $0.55/hour
• Comprehensive benefits package (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Pension program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Clean and safe environment
• Personal Protective Equipment provided
• Cross-training and career advancement opportunities
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Who we are!

A Sustainable, Forward Thinking Protein Company

Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company, employing over 11,500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We are proud of our roots, which trace back well over 100 years, but our vision and purpose are decidedly forward looking. As we pursue our vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, we are committed to creating shared value – creative business value through addressing some of the world's most critical social and environmental challenges. Our goal is to build a more sustainable food system, which provides nutritious affordable food, operates within planetary limits, cares for animals responsibly, and meaningfully engages with our communities to advance a more just society. We are advancing bold changes within Maple Leaf and more broadly within society to pursue our vision. We deeply believe this is the sustainable path to growth.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.

We confirm that AI tools are not utilized in the evaluation or selection of candidates within our hiring process.

Our 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located.

There's no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. We're a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless.