General Labourer

Position Title:General Labourer

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 43066

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

McCain Foods (Canada) is seeking General Labourers to join our Fry Plant facility in Grand Falls, New Brunswick. This role is responsible for supporting safe and efficient production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and operational performance.

Please note that this position is physically demanding and requires working 12-hour rotating shifts on a 4-on, 4-off schedule (2 days followed by 2 nights). The role involves regular walking, standing, bending, and lifting items up to 35 to 40 lbs. Successful candidates will be dependable, adaptable, safety-focused, and committed to working collaboratively as part of a production team.

What you’ll be doing.

• Ensure the safety of yourself and your co-workers at all times.
• Follow all changeover policies and operational requirements.
• Perform sanitation duties as required.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain equipment to support production operations.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Critical Control Point (CCP) requirements.
• Support achievement of SQCDPE targets through understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Follow Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and participate in safety programs, including STEP safety interactions and behavioral observations.
• Respond to production issues and contribute to a fast-paced team environment.
• Participate in team meetings and operational discussions as required.
• Complete required core curriculum and e-learning training programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic computer skills are considered an asset.
• Ability to work effectively with plant leadership and production employees.
• Strong teamwork skills and a reliable attendance record.
• Good mathematical skills and the ability to accurately complete production documentation.
• Demonstrated initiative, engagement, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Highly motivated, observant, and proactive with a positive attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and maintaining a strong safety record.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 35 to 40 lbs.

About the team.

The Fry Plant team in Grand Falls is responsible for producing high-quality products while maintaining excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and environmental performance. General Labourers work closely with production employees, plant leadership, and support teams in a collaborative manufacturing environment where teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement are key to success.

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package: Starting at $21.49 CAD hourly + bonus eligibility + hourly pay differential for applicable shifts

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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 find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)