General Labourer

McCain Foods; Florenceville-Bristol; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food processing industry is seeking a General Labourer for their Florenceville Potato Processing Plant. The role involves material handling, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education and strong teamwork skills. This temporary, full-time position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Must have good mathematical skills and complete production forms accurately.
• Successful completion of 90 day training period.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following all safety requirements.
• Material handling of 25 kg boxes and bags.
• Trouble shoot, adjust and maintain equipment as required.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Mathematical skills

Good safety record

Education

Grade 12 education or GED

Job description

Position Title: General Labourer

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time

Position Location: Florenceville Potato

Requisition ID:36141

McCain Foods (Canada) Florenceville Potato Processing Plant is currently looking for a General Labourer to join our team.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for following all safety requirements.
• Material handling of 25 kg boxes and bags.
• Responsible for following change over policy and requirements.
• Responsible for some sanitation duties
• Trouble shoot, adjust and maintain equipment as required.
• Must follow “Good Manufacturing Practices” (GMP’s) and Critical Control Points (CCP’s).
• Ensure SQCDPE targets are met by understanding and goal setting of KPI’s.
• Relay information to other Team members as an area Lead (Key Area Resource).
• Follow JHA’s and work safely. Participate in STEP program (Behavioral safety observations)
• Dealing with production issues, working in a fast-paced team environment
• Participate in Team meetings, as required.
• Responsible for the yearly completion of the Performance Excellence Program (PEP) training and evaluation.
• Complete core curriculum E-learning courses
• All additional duties as they become assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education or GED
• Basic computer skills would be an asset
• Ability to work well with plant supervision and production employees
• Team player with excellent attendance
• Successful completion of 90 day training period
• Must have good mathematical skills and complete production forms accurately and neatly
• Demonstrate continuous initiatives and involvement
• Highly motivated, observant with good initiative and a positive attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment adapting to and embracing change as it occurs.
• Willing to work shift work; nights and weekends.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a good safety record and demonstrate “safety first’’ on a continual basis.

Applicants must possess a good safety record and continually demonstrate “safety first.” Selection of employees for promotion is based upon such factors as ability, special training, experience, prior PEP Ratings, attendance, ability to meet the physical demands of the position, education, length of service, and involvement in additional assignments. Length of service will be the determining factor when all other factors are relatively equal. Testing may be required depending on the position applied for. Interviews will held as necessary and those selected for interview are determined based on meeting the criteria as noted above. An evaluation period will be used to determine the candidate’s suitability to the position. Shifts are subject to change and are not guaranteed due to scheduling demands.

If you wish to be considered for the above vacancy, please apply online at www.mccain.com/careers page by May 18, 2025.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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Job Family:Manufacturing
Division:NA Potato Manufacturing
Department:Florenceville Potato Production
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Bathurst || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Centreville || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Edmundston || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Fredericton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Hartland || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Moncton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Saint John || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Somerville

Company:McCain Foods (Canada)