Skilled Labourer

Job in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Listing for: Maple Leaf Foods

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator, Production Associate / Production Line

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19 - 22.4 CAD Hourly CAD 19.00 22.40 HOUR

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

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