Packaging Operator

Position Title:Packaging Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 44725

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

The Packaging Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient setup, operation, monitoring, and changeover of packaging equipment within a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, maintaining operational standards, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and achieving production targets while adhering to safety and food quality requirements.

What you’ll be doing.

• Set up, operate, monitor, and perform changeovers on packaging machinery, including computerized equipment.
• Operate and replenish Wexxar case formers and tape machines to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Perform quality checks on machine operations, materials, and product codes to ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain tool shadow boards, changeover carts, box supplies, and tape inventory.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately and ensure product codes are correct.
• Support SQCDPE objectives by understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) and contributing to team goals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards within the packaging area and assigned workspaces.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, training programs, and cross-training opportunities on additional packaging equipment.
• Identify and communicate safety concerns, operational issues, and opportunities for process improvements.

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Knowledge of computer operations is considered an asset.
• Experience operating packaging machinery is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform physical work, including lifting up to 30 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond calmly to unexpected situations.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace change in day-to-day operations.
• Successful completion of all required training, including Wexxar equipment training.
• Willingness to cross-train and operate additional packaging equipment as required.

About the team.

The Packaging Operator is part of the manufacturing operations team and works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership team members to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality packaging operations. This role contributes to overall plant performance through collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package: Starting at $25.13 CAD hourly + bonus eligibility + 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.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)