Packaging Operator Night Shift 1

McCain Foods; Washburn (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Mental health resources

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Washburn, ME is seeking a Packaging Line Operator for night shift to operate and monitor automated packaging equipment in a potato processing facility.

You will set up, adjust, and changeover formats, verify weights and labeling, maintain documentation, and uphold GMP, HACCP, and safety standards while collaborating with production, maintenance, quality, and shipping teams to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food manufacturing, production, or packaging preferred.
• Experience operating automated packaging equipment is a plus.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and SOPs.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP and food safety preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and product quality.
• Able to complete production and traceability documentation.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Work in environments with varying temperatures, noise, dust, and cold storage.
• Commitment to workplace safety and PPE adherence.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment (baggers, weighers, sealers, conveyors).
• Set up and changeover for different products.
• Monitor production flow and adjust for efficiency.
• Troubleshoot jams, misfeeds, and alarms.
• Verify weights, seal, lot codes, and labeling.
• Complete production records and traceability docs.
• Inspect finished products and packaging materials for quality.
• Follow GMPs, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation.
• Adhere to safety procedures including PPE and LOTO.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, warehouse, shipping.
• Participate in continuous improvement and end-of-run cleanup.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading SOPs

Team collaboration

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Packaging Operator Night Shift 1

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44636

McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA.

About The Role.

The Packaging Line Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining automated and semi-automated packaging equipment within a potato processing facility. This role ensures finished potato products are packaged, labeled, and prepared for distribution in accordance with food safety standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. The Packaging Line Operator plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, production efficiency, workplace safety, and sanitation standards.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Operate packaging equipment including baggers, weighers, sealers, conveyors, case packers, and palletizing support systems.
• Set up, adjust, and perform changeovers for different products and packaging formats.
• Monitor production flow and make timely adjustments to maintain line efficiency and throughput targets.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues such as jams, misfeeds, and system alarms.
• Verify product weights, seal integrity, lot coding, and labeling accuracy to ensure specification compliance.
• Complete production records, packaging documentation, and traceability requirements accurately.
• Conduct routine inspections of finished products and packaging materials to identify quality concerns.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP requirements, allergen controls, and food safety standards.
• Perform equipment cleaning, sanitation activities, and maintain organized work areas.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices, and incident reporting protocols.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, warehouse, and shipping teams to achieve operational goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement, safety initiatives, and end-of-run cleanup activities.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing, production, or packaging operations preferred.
• Experience operating automated production or packaging equipment is an asset.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP principles, and food safety requirements preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to accurately complete production and traceability documentation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, and cold-storage conditions.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to PPE requirements.

Compensation Package:

Starting at $20 USD hourly + hourly pay differential for applicable shifts. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits:

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:

Manufacturing

Location(s):

US - United States of America : Maine : Washburn

Company:

McCain Foods USA, Inc.