General Labour

Role overview

This position supports food-processing operations by handling packaging, tidying work areas, and carrying out basic production-line tasks.

The opening exists because of an existing headcount requirement.

The hourly pay rate is $18.90.

Key duties

• Load cartons into processing equipment.
• Inspect and measure raw materials or finished product.
• Pack product by hand into bags, cartons, or other containers.
• Take completed cartons off the conveyor and stack them on pallets.
• Review products and packaging for straightforward quality issues.
• Carry out other tasks as needed.

Work schedule

Availability is required for full-time hours from Monday to Friday, plus some Saturdays when overtime is needed. Some assignments follow a 10-hour schedule across 4 days per week, with days varying between Monday and Saturday.

Shifts are available during the day, afternoon, and evening, and shifts do not rotate. Afternoon and night shift premiums may apply. Overtime may also be available.

What the employer provides

• Pay rate of $18.90 per hour.
• Contract and seasonal employment options.
• Premium pay for afternoon and night shifts.
• Access to day, afternoon, and evening shift options.
• Opportunity to work overtime.
• Employee discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, attractions, shopping, sports, and more.
• Personal protective equipment supplied by the company, including hard hat, boots, jacket, and similar items.
• No rotating shift pattern.
• Union support.
• A highly automated, fast-moving learning environment.
• Training and development opportunities for growth.

About the company

The organization is a carbon-neutral food business focused on improving nutrition, food safety, workplace safety, humane animal care, and environmental sustainability. It also works to reduce food insecurity in Canada and invites people to help build a better future together.

For over a century, the company has produced protein products for Canadians under well-known brands. It aims to become the most sustainable protein company in the world.

• The company is carbon neutral.
• It is one of the few food companies in Canada with science-based targets.

The business has about 10,000 employees and operates in more than 20 locations across Canada, with additional operations in the United States and Mexico and commercial activity in Asia.

Culture and values

The workplace emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and a values-driven culture. Its leadership values include doing what is right, shared value, high performance, diverse and inclusive teams, disciplined decision making, accountability, intense curiosity, and transparency with humility.

Additional conditions

Only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted. A background check may be required, and applicants must satisfy the security requirements attached to the role.

Support is available for applicants with disabilities during recruitment, assessment, and after hiring if needed.

The employer notes that salary figures shown on other job boards may be estimates and may not reflect its official compensation. Final compensation details and total rewards are discussed during the interview process.