McCain Foods Hiring for General Laborer at Florenceville, NB Full Time

Position Type: Temporary Hourly

Position Location: Florenceville Produce

Requisition ID: 13854

For over 100 years, McCain Produce Inc., a private family owned company and an industry leader in quality, has delivered top-quality potatoes across the globe satisfying cravings for one of the world’s most popular vegetables. This foundation plus its association with its parent company – McCain Foods Limited – provides McCain Produce with an unrivalled global reach. The end result: McCain Produce customers enjoy ”best practice” benefits unmatched by few others in the industry. From selling table potatoes to providing top quality inputs to our grower partners, McCain Produce is truly an agricultural leader in the potato industry.

We are currently seeking General Labourers to support our Lansdowne, NB and Monquart, NB fresh potato packing plants. These are temporary hourly positions; hours will depend on business requirements. Working location will be at both packing plants: McCain Produce, Lansdowne, NB and McCain Farms, Monquart, NB and could vary day to day.

JOB PURPOSE:
This position will be responsible for working on a production line. Primary job requirements will be the grading and packing of fresh potatoes. Other general labourer activities and sanitation will also be required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible to follow ALL Safety Policy and Procedures as outlined by the Company, this will include strict adherence to all COVID 19 Safety Protocols

Quickly work with one or both arms and hands, reaching and grabbing out in the sorting process

Recognize product variations

Sorting product into proper receptacles

Sort items moving on a continuous conveyor system

Various production tasks may be assigned as required

Must be willing to cross-train (other operational activities)

Participate in team meetings, as required

Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)

Other general labourer activities as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED preferred

Must be organized, able to work independently and collaboratively

Team player with excellent attendance

Ability to multi-task

Detail oriented and goal driven

Ability to stand for periods of time

Ability to lift safely lift up to 50 pounds

Must possess a good safety record and demonstrate “safety first’’ on a continual basis

Must be self-motivated, observant, have good initiative and a positive attitude

Good verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment adapting to and embracing change as it occurs

OTHER INFORMATION

Ability to work varying hours, including some Saturdays and evenings as required

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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 meet your needs.

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Job Family: Agriculture

Division: McCain Produce & Fertilizer

Department: McCain Produce Landsdowne Plant

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

Company: McCain Fertilizer, a division of McCain Produce Inc.