General Labourer - Pockets

Florenceville-Bristol, NB
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

$21 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The General Labourer supports production operations by operating equipment, mixing ingredients, and maintaining food safety and quality standards. They are also responsible for sanitation activities, documenting production data, and troubleshooting equipment performance.

Job details

Position Title: General Labourer - Pockets Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 44380 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 Prepared Foods facility in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick. This role supports production operations, food safety, quality, sanitation, and equipment performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a physically demanding position requiring 8-hour rotating shifts, Monday through Friday, rotating through 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Successful candidates will participate in a 90-day training program. What you’ll be doing. Follow all safety requirements, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safe work practices, and actively participate in the STEP behavioral safety program. Interpret mixing formulas and accurately weigh, mix, and blend ingredients according to established recipes. Complete cleaning and sanitation activities while maintaining a clean and organized work area. Identify and report product quality concerns while supporting food safety standards. Operate equipment associated with assigned production areas. Accurately document ingredient codes, temperatures, and finished product tracking information. Manage ingredient timing and production schedules to support efficient shift completion and changeovers. Follow all production requirements and changeover procedures. Troubleshoot, adjust, and support equipment performance as required. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Critical Control Point (CCP) requirements. Support SQCDPE performance goals through KPI awareness and continuous improvement activities. Share information and provide support to team members while acting as a Key Area Resource when required. What you’ll need to be successful. Grade 12 education or GED required. Ability to work rotating shifts, including day and night schedules. Previous manufacturing or food production experience is considered an asset. Basic computer skills and computer operation knowledge are an asset. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to regularly walk, stand, bend, and continuously lift approximately 35 to 40 pounds. Ability to learn and perform a variety of jobs throughout the plant. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond calmly to unexpected situations. Good mathematical aptitude and the ability to accurately complete production documentation. Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing operational requirements. About the team. The General Labourer role is part of the Prepared Foods team in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick. Team members work closely across production, quality, maintenance, and sanitation functions to safely produce high-quality food products while supporting operational performance, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters. 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 and 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 well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being 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. Well-being 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 are 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. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Manufacturing Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education or GED and the ability to work rotating shifts in a physically demanding environment. Previous manufacturing or food production experience is considered an asset, along with basic computer skills and strong problem-solving abilities.