General Labourer

Company Description

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’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We are carbon neutral.
We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment:
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture
Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

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 [email protected].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a Canadian consumer packaged meats company. At our facilities, our employees work with various types of meat including chicken, beef and pork. As this is a FULL-TIME permanent opportunity, we require the availability of 40 hours/week.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Hourly Rate:

• Starting Rate: $19.48/hour
• After 6 Months: $19.73/hour
• After 18 Months: $19.98/hour
• Top Rate (After 30 Months): $20.23/hour

Wage progression is based on the successful completion of the applicable service milestones and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (where applicable).

You must be legally eligible to work and currently residing in Canada. We are looking for General Labourers who thrive working in a team-based challenging environment!

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• 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 conveyer and place them on pallets.
• Visual quality checks of the product against customer and internal specifications (Including foreign materials and weight checks)
• Ability to maintain the cleanliness of areas of responsibility
• Adhere to individual Product Standard Operating Procedures for components and packaging materials
• Must wear proper PPE and comply with Health and Safety requirements including ensuring power is shut down on equipment prior to specified tasks
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and overhead reaching, bending, and standing are required
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• 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 (Team members, Lead Hands, Supervisors, and Others).  Actively participates in their work group.
• For training purposes, you must be available to work the day shift
• Must be able to handle all food products and work in a cold environment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Considering a Career at Maple Leaf Foods?   APPLY NOW! 

Submit your resume via: Online Portal Careers in food, passionate people welcomed | Maple Leaf Foods

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. 
• 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 the weekdays and on weekends.
• Benefits available after one month of your start date.
• RRSP/Pension Plans
• Quarterly Gain Share Incentive plan
• Employee Assistant program
• Progression wage increases
• All PPE is provided to employees (Earmuffs, boots, jacket, etc.)
• Support of a union
• Highly automated and fast-paced learning environment
• Opportunities for growth and training development 

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 [email protected]: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.