General Labour

Who we are!
We’re a carbon-neutral food company on a mission to Raise the Good in Food—through better nutrition, safer workplaces, humane animal care, and sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We also work to reduce food insecurity in Canada. Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company, employing over 11,500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Join us on the journey and help build a better future.

Location:
92 Cartwright Avenue, Downsview Ontario

What's in it for you?

• Hourly Rate: $18.10 - $20.22 (based on progression)
• Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
• Dayshift: Monday-Friday; opportunity for overtime as required
• Pension after 2 years of continuous service
• Benefits available approx. 6 months after start date
• All PPE is provided to employees

Job Summary:
The General Labour works in the Production department and works in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, responsible for daily food processing activities. This person has direct impact on the efficiency of our operation and contributes daily to quality of our products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contributes to a healthy work environment, while maintaining high food safety and health and safety standards
• Assemble and dissemble designated equipment
• Works on the production line to process pork products
• Puts product onto racks and secure, ensure product is separated
• Checks and weighs materials and/or product
• Follows curing process of salting and desalting hams
• Checks products for basic quality defects
• Inspects, trims and removes quality defects from product
• Moves and lifts skids, tanks and combos
• Takes action to correct any issues and to make improvements, troubleshoots equipment if necessary
• Directly helps the department to meet targets and goals while maintaining a healthy and safe work environment
• Maintains productivity that meets/exceeds standards
• Dedicated to creating a high quality product that consistently meets product specifications
• Contributes to the team and the whole facility in a positive way
• Other responsibilities as required

• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment with repetitive tasks
• Able to stand and walk throughout the shift
• Able to perform repetitive lifting
• Participates and successfully passes formal BT Training
• Able to lift up to 27kgs repetitively
• Can work well in a team environment and support fellow team members
• Good communication skills, able to speak and read English
• Punctual, reliable and responsible

You must be legally eligible to work and currently residing in Canada.

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.

Apply Now:
Submit your resume via:
- Online portal: www.mapleleaffoods.com/careers/

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.

AI is not being used in any part of the recruitment process (screening, assessment, or selection).

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