General Labour - AM/ PM Shift

Hamilton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

$19 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

Perform packaging, cleanup, and other basic food-processing tasks, including feeding cartons into machines and manually packing products into containers. Inspect and weigh materials and products, check packaging for basic defects, and move finished cartons from conveyors onto pallets.

Job details

General Labourer – Production – Hamilton, ON Job Type: Full-Time Contract Shift Details: 5 days per week, various shifts 2026-HAM-03 Reason for Vacancy: Existing Headcount Position Summary We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join our team to support the production of high-quality foods. The General Labourer is responsible for performing packaging, clean-up, and other elemental activities related to food processing. Feed cartons into machines Check and weigh materials and products Manually pack product into bags, cartons, or other containers Remove finished goods cartons from conveyor and place on pallets Check products and packaging for basic quality defects Other duties as assigned What’s in it for you? Salary: $18.90/hr Afternoon and night shift premiums available Opportunity for overtime All PPE is provided to employees (hard hats, boots, jackets, etc.) Support of a union Opportunities for growth and training development Shifts do not rotate Qualifications Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs Strong attention to detail and safety About Us We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future together. Apply Now Submit Your Resume Via Online Portal: www.mapleleaffoods.com/careers/ Email: Heritagejobs@mapleleaf.com 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. Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team. AI will not be used in any part of the recruitment process (screening, assessment, or selection). Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. 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

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 50 pounds. Strong attention to detail and safety is required; no specific education or prior experience is stated.