Machine Operator 1 Wiener - 2nd Shift

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Wiener Plant Supervisor, the Wiener Plant Machine Operator will be responsible for operating and troubleshooting the designated machine in a safe and proper manner, monitoring for mechanical problems or hazards, and conducting or arranging for maintenance as required.
This is an existing position in the company.

Location: 8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0A2

Shift: Tuesday-Friday- 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm / Saturday- 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
This position will include training on other shifts as part of it's onboarding process

What's in it for you?

• Health, medical, and dental benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Eligible to partake in the company pension plan following 1 year of service
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What you will be doing:

• Operating equipment including smokehouses, casing machines, packaging and other Ready To Eat food processing equipment.
• Performing assigned tasks in the designated department to ensure that the equipment is maintained and operates at optimal performance. Completes other department specific tasks as applicable.
• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment when necessary; dismantling, cleaning, and reassembling equipment as needed for processing.
• Working closely with Department and Maintenance Supervisor, providing feedback as to how equipment is performing.
• Setting up equipment to required standards to ensure that all products manufactured in the department meet Company and customer requirements.
• Accurately and completely record the monitoring tasks in the related department records, including equipment cleaning and down time reports.
• Maintaining equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition, according to GMPs.

What you will bring:

• Experience with machine operation, including adjusting, setting up, and simple preventative maintenance.
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc. is a strong asset.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• High School Diploma.

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.
Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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