General Labour - AM/ PM Shift Hamilton, ON 10/5/2026

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Union support

PPE provided

Shift premiums

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. in Hamilton, ON is seeking a General Labourer – Production to support packaging, cleaning, and basic food processing tasks on a full-time contract basis with 5 days per week shifts.

The role involves feeding cartons into machines, weighing materials, packing products, and ensuring basic quality and safety standards are met. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are available, with full PPE provided.

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

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

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.

• 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.

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].