Skilled Labourer

The Opportunity

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

• 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

You must be available for full‑time 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.

• 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

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. 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