Eviscerating - Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Brampton, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 1, 2026
1 position

$21–$26 / 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 Machine Operator is responsible for troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintaining processing equipment to ensure optimal performance. They must also ensure all products meet company and regulatory standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

Job details

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team. Reporting to the Evisceration Manager, the Machine Operator (Eviscerating) will be responsible for performing assigned tasks in the designated department to ensure that the equipment is maintained and operates at optimal performance. This is to fill an existing position in the company. Location: 8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0A2 Shift: Friday & Monday from 3:00am – 1:00pm and Saturday & Sunday from 6:00am – 4:00pm. What's in it for you? * Health benefits and pension plan * Weekly pay * Onsite Cafeteria * Discount at our Chicken Shop * Opportunities for career advancement * A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work What you will be doing: * Troubleshoots and repairs equipment when necessary; dismantles, cleans, and reassembles equipment as needed for processing. * Works closely with Department and Maintenance Supervisor, providing feedback as to how equipment is performing. * Sets up equipment to ensure that all products manufactured in the department meet Company and customer requirements. * Work with CIFA on HACCP Plan. Identify any deficiencies on the line and work with CFIA to correct. * Collect all material and ensure that everything is accounted for as per P&P program (e.g. scissors and knives). * Maintains equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition, according to GMPs. * Accurately record the relevant monitoring tasks in the department records. * Policies, Processes & Procedures a. Adhere/comply with company policies and procedures. b. Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner. What you will bring: * Machine operating experience, and/or must possess mechanical aptitude; * Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.; * Working knowledge of knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS, and all other workplace H&S regulations; * Ability to work / excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential; * Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities; * Well organized team player with good interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills.; * General Computer Skills (e.g. MS Office) * High School Diploma required. Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check. In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance. Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team. IND2

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess machine operating experience or mechanical aptitude and a high school diploma. A working knowledge of food safety regulations, GMP, HACCP, and workplace health and safety standards is required.