The Opportunity:

The Semi-Skilled and Skilled positions are responsible for operating single and multi-function machines to process and package meat products

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount
Hourly Wage:  $19.00 - $22.40/hr to start

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Set up and adjust single-function processing and packaging machines preparatory to operation
• Enables the movement of product from one position/location to another using power equipment; Inspects/weighs product; Operates equipment and makes some decisions and some troubleshooting involved
• Monitor machines for proper operation watching for jammed materials, defects or other irregularities
• Operate single and multi-function machines required to process or package food products
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as necessary
• Participate in continuous improvement programs, meetings, etc.
• Understand and comply with basic food safety principles
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

You must be available for fulltime hours Monday to Friday and some Saturdays when overtime is required. Some shifts are on a 10 hour shift, 4 days a week basis, varying days between Monday-Saturday. 

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Salary: $19.00 - $22.40/hr to start
• Afternoon and night shift premiums available 
• Day, afternoon and evening shifts available
• Opportunity for overtime 
• Progression wage increases
• Perks and discounts on entertainment, travel, attractions, shopping, sports and more
• All PPE is provided to employees (hard hat, boots, jacket, etc.)
• Shifts do not rotate
• Support of a union
• Highly automated and fast paced learning environment
• Opportunities for growth and training development

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 accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

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.