General Labour- AM/PM Shift

Maple-Leaf-Foods-3d9889c; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to sustainability

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking reliable General Labourers to support our production line in Hamilton, Ontario. The role focuses on packaging, clean-up, and other elemental duties related to food processing in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers hourly pay at $18.90/hour with opportunities to work as part of a high-performance team focused on safety and quality in meat processing. Applicants should be prepared for physical tasks and workplace safety requirements, with pathways for

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Feed cartons into machines
• Check and weigh materials and products
• Manually pack product into bags, cartons, or other containers
• Remove finished goods cartons from conveyor and place on pallets
• Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Lifting up to 50lbs

Attention to detail and safety

Job description

About Us:
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 approximately 10,000 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.
A diverse and inclusive work environment:
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture
Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Transparency and Humility

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.
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].
Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join our team to support the production of high-quality foods. The General Labourer is responsible for performing packaging, clean-up, and other elemental activities related to food processing.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Hourly Rate: $18.90/hour

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Feed cartons into machines
• Check and weigh materials and products
• Manually pack product into bags, cartons, or other containers
• Remove finished goods cartons from conveyor and place on pallets
• Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs
• Strong attention to detail and safety

Additional Information

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.

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.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail]: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.