General Labour - AM/ PM Shift

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Overtime opportunities

PPE provided

Union support

Growth & training

Non-rotating shifts

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc in Hamilton, ON is seeking a General Labourer – Production to support packaging and cleanup in our food-processing facility. This position operates within a stable daytime/evening shift structure and offers competitive hourly wages.

You will feed cartons into machines, weigh materials, manually pack products, and ensure product quality while adhering to safety standards. The role includes shift premiums, overtime potential, and growth opportunities within a unionized

Qualifications

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

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 50 lbs

Attention to detail and safety

Job description

General Labourer – Production – Hamilton, ON

Job Type: Full-Time Contract

Shift Details: 5 days per week, various shifts

2026-HAM-03

Reason for Vacancy: Existing Headcount

Position Summary

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.

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

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: $18.90/hr
• Afternoon and night shift premiums available
• Opportunity for overtime
• All PPE is provided to employees (hard hats, boots, jackets, etc.)
• Support of a union
• Opportunities for growth and training development
• Shifts do not rotate

Qualifications

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

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.

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

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.