General Labour Brampton - Walker Dr., ON 7/6/2026

Maple Leaf Foods; Brampton; On-site; CAD 17,730 - 21,670; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon shift premium

Overtime opportunities

Benefits after one month

RRSP/Pension Plans

Employee Assistance program

Progression wage increases

All PPE provided

Support of a union

Opportunities for growth and training development

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking General Labourers in Brampton for a full-time permanent role. Employees work in various capacities with meat products, ensuring quality and efficiency in the packing process.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $19.08 and benefits after one month. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have the capacity to lift up to 50 lb. Additionally, various shifts are available, and the environment is fast-paced and automated.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain pertinent information and evaluate it objectively.
• Must be available to work the day shift for training purposes.
• Must be able to handle all food products and work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in changeover procedures and achieve line speed efficiencies.
• Manually pack products into bags, cartons, or other containers.
• Remove finished goods cartons from the conveyor and place them on pallets.
• Perform visual quality checks of the product.
• Maintain cleanliness of areas of responsibility.

Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Problem-solving skills

Ability to find improved ways of completing tasks

Ability to lift up to 50 lb

Job description

General Labourers

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a Canadian consumer packaged meats company. At our facilities, employees work with various types of meat including chicken, beef and pork. This is a full‑time permanent opportunity requiring availability of 40 hours per week.

Hourly Rate: $19.08 per hour. Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount.

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and currently residing in Canada.

What’s in it for you?

• Day (6:00 AM–2:30 PM) and afternoon (2:30 PM–11:00 PM) shifts available.
• Afternoon shift premium available.
• Opportunity for overtime during weekdays and weekends.
• Benefits available after one month of start date.
• RRSP/Pension Plans.
• Quarterly Gain Share Incentive plan.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Progression wage increases.
• All PPE provided (earmuffs, boots, jacket, etc.).
• Support of a union.
• Highly automated fast‑paced learning environment.
• Opportunities for growth and training development.

Role Responsibilities

• Take an active role in changeover procedures and achieve line speed efficiencies.
• Manually pack products into bags, cartons, or other containers.
• Remove finished goods cartons from the conveyor and place them on pallets.
• Visual quality checks of the product against customer and internal specifications (foreign materials and weight checks).
• Maintain cleanliness of areas of responsibility.
• Adhere to individual Product Standard Operating Procedures for components and packaging materials.
• Wear proper PPE and comply with Health and Safety requirements, including ensuring power is shut down on equipment prior to selected tasks.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and overhead reaching, bending, and standing are required.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills, Ability & Experience

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to obtain pertinent information, evaluate information objectively, and explore alternative solutions to problems.
• Actively finding new and improved ways of completing tasks.
• Interact and share information with employees at all levels; actively participate in work group.
• Must be available to work the day shift for training purposes.
• Must be able to handle all food products and work in a cold environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.