General Laborer

Position Title: General Laborer 3rd Shift

Position Type: Regular- Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44174

JOB PURPOSE:

As a General Laborer for our jalapeño pepper lines, you'll be hands on every day as the frontline of our jalapeño popper appetizer production process, ensuring the product is made to the highest standards and are delivered with quality, safety, and the end customer in mind. Here's what your role will look like:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out all assigned tasks like filling, sorting, inspecting, and packaging jalapeño peppers to meet set quality and quantity standards, flagging any issues early in the production process.
• The ability to execute repetitive tasks for the duration of the shift like standing and manually hand turning and placing of jalapeño pepper halves on the conveyor belt.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance with the ability to make minor changes to equipment as needed to keep production within product specifications.
• Keep the production work area and equipment clean, following all food safety, chemical safety, and GMP guidelines.
• Participate in all required training (safety, quality, HR, etc.) and adhering to all PPE (person protective equipment) guidelines and GMP (good manufacturing practices) established for the facility.
• Accurately complete the required digital and/or hardcopy documentation throughout your shift.
• Once trained, back up machine operators with equipment setup, start-ups and shutdowns, basic troubleshooting, and quality checks when needed.
• Once trained by McCain, operate a forklift and execute safe material movement when needed.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

• Experience matters:- 6 months' experience in manufacturing in the past 12 months is required. 6 - 12 months' experience in food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Always learning mindset: Comfortable learning new equipment and processes, and willing to step into different roles as needed to get the job done.
• Tech friendly: Has a digital first mindset, able to enter data into various systems or devices, embraces new technology, and can follow digital production schedules, reports, and metrics.
• Clear communicator: Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions, complete required documentation, and interact with team members using English independently.
• Detail-driven: Understand the importance of product quality, safety guidelines, and accurate record-keeping.
• Physically ready: Capable of regularly lifting 50 pounds, standing for up to 8 hours, handling tasks that involve constant use of hands, and may include bending, reaching, crouching, and twisting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Attitude is everything: You show up on time, work hard, and bring a positive, team-first mindset every day.

WORKING ENVIROMENT & OTHER INFORMATION

• Travel: None
• Shift Hours: 8 hours shifts generally working Monday- Friday; 10pm- 6am. Overtime as needed.
• The job is performed in a manufacturing environment where loud noises, strong smells and temperatures may fluctuate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used in the manufacturing or sanitation processes.
• The employee may be exposed to high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; wet/damp areas, and vibration in various areas of the production facility.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, walk, talk, see, and hear for the duration of the shift. The employee is also regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, controls or products; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Compensation Package: - Starting at 23.12 USD 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 benefits 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): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.