General Operator

Job summary

The General Operator is responsible for performing material handling, equipment operation, and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient production. They must also adhere to quality standards, safety protocols, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.

Job details

Position Title:General Operator Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​ Requisition ID: 43068 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 a General Operator to join the team at the Grand Falls Plant on a 6-month temporary contract. This role is essential in supporting safe and efficient plant operations while maintaining product quality and compliance standards. The General Operator will contribute to equipment operation, material handling, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced production environment. This role follows a rotating shift schedule of 4 days on (2 day shifts and 2 night shifts) followed by 4 days off. What you’ll be doing. Ensure the safety of yourself and your co-workers at all times Perform material handling tasks, including lifting and moving 19 kg boxes and bags Follow changeover procedures and meet production requirements Support sanitation and housekeeping duties as required Troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Critical Control Points (CCPs) Contribute to SQCDPE targets and support KPI achievement Follow Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and participate in STEP safety programs Identify and help resolve production issues in a fast-paced team environment Participate in team meetings, training, and required e-learning courses What you’ll need to be successful. Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic Basic computer skills are considered an asset Strong mathematical skills and ability to accurately complete production documentation Effective verbal and written communication skills Self-motivated with the ability to work independently Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a positive attitude Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment Willingness to learn and operate lift trucks (experience is an asset) Proven commitment to safety with a strong safety record About the team. You will be part of the Grand Falls Plant production team, working closely with supervisors and fellow operators to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. The team environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on continuous improvement and shared success. 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. 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. Compensation Package: Starting at $25.13 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/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 wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing 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. Wellbeing 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 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 : Grand Falls Company: McCain Foods Limited

What you’ll do

The General Operator is responsible for performing material handling, equipment operation, and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient production. They must also adhere to quality standards, safety protocols, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to work a rotating shift schedule, including nights and weekends, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. Basic computer and mathematical proficiency are required, along with a commitment to safety and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting 19 kg.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Retirement savings benefits
• Leave support
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Company-supported volunteering time
• Mental health resources

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Equipment operation
• Material handling
• Troubleshooting
• Safety compliance
• Good manufacturing practices
• Critical control points
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Mathematical skills
• Computer skills
• Lift truck operation
• Adaptability
• Problem solving
• Equipment Operation
• Continuous Development
• Curiosity
• Positivity
• Willingness To Learn
• Resilience
• Strong Work Ethic
• Self-Motivation
• Mental Health
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Creativity
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Forklift Truck
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Job Safety Analysis
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Material Handling
• Mathematics
• Medical Prescription
• Operations
• Production Process
• Sanitation
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• General Operator
• Extruder Machine Operator
• Stationary Plant and Machine Operators Not Elsewhere Classified
• Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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