General Labour Wanted in Canada

About Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is hiring full-time General Labour employees to support its food processing operations. The company provides a highly automated and fast-paced work environment where employees contribute to packaging, production support, and maintaining food safety standards.

The organization values workplace safety, teamwork, diversity, and employee development. Workers receive the necessary protective equipment and have opportunities to grow their careers while working in a supportive unionized environment.

Job Details

Company: Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Position: General Labour

Location: Canada

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Food Processing

Salary: $19.25–$20.50 per hour

Vacancy Reason: Existing Headcount

General Labour Job Responsibilities

The General Labour employee supports daily production activities while maintaining quality and workplace safety standards.

Main responsibilities include:

• Performing packaging, clean-up, and general food processing duties.
• Working at different production stations as assigned.
• Assisting with all production line activities.
• Following Food Safety and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Complying with GMP, HACCP, Health & Safety, and WHMIS standards.
• Handling materials weighing approximately 10–25 kg.
• Working efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Performing repetitive tasks accurately.
• Completing additional duties assigned by supervisors.

Job Requirements

Applicants should meet the following qualifications:

• Must be legally eligible to work and currently residing in Canada.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Physically fit to perform manual labour duties.
• Able to lift loads between 10 and 25 kg.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.
• Flexible to work scheduled shifts.
• Minimum Grade 10 education is preferred.

Required Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following abilities.

Technical Skills

• Food packaging
• Production line support
• Material handling
• Food safety awareness
• Quality assurance compliance
• Safe lifting techniques
• Workplace safety procedures

Professional Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time management
• Reliability
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic

Salary and Employee Benefits

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. provides a competitive employment package that includes:

• Hourly salary of $19.25–$20.50
• Opportunity for overtime
• Full health and dental benefits after three months
• Pension program
• Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, sports, and attractions
• All required PPE provided, including hard hat, boots, jackets, and other safety equipment
• Union support
• Highly automated learning environment
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Why Apply for General Labour Jobs in Canada?

Canada’s food manufacturing industry continues to rely on skilled and dependable general labour workers to support production and packaging operations. According to Statistics Canada, manufacturing remains one of the country’s major employment sectors, creating ongoing opportunities for production and processing workers. General labour employees help maintain efficient operations while supporting product quality and workplace safety.

Working with Maple Leaf Foods Inc. allows employees to gain valuable experience in food processing while enjoying competitive pay, excellent benefits, structured training, and long-term career opportunities.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should prepare an updated resume highlighting their education, work experience, physical ability, communication skills, and availability to work scheduled shifts. Applicants must be legally eligible to work and currently residing in Canada before applying through the official Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recruitment process.