General Operator - Valley Farms

Position Title: General Operator - Valley Farms Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​ Requisition ID: 43983 General Operator Grand Falls, New Brunswick McCain Foods (Canada) is currently seeking a General Operator to join our Valley Farm Team in Grand Falls, N.B. for the Fall Harvest Season. 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. This seasonal role supports the Valley Farm Team during the Fall Harvest and includes operating farm equipment, supporting general maintenance, and following all safety and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements. What you’ll be doing. • Operate farm machinery, SS Loader, and Forklift as required. • Perform general maintenance duties as assigned. • Follow all safety requirements and promote a safe work environment. • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). • Work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal supervision. • Work long hours and weekends as needed during harvest periods. • Lift 25-30 lbs regularly and, at times, in excess of 50 lbs. • Complete additional duties as assigned. What you’ll need to be successful. • Valid Truck Driver License, Class 3 with Air Brakes. • Ability to operate farm machinery, SS Loader, and Forklift. • Valid Pesticide License would be an asset. • Background in Agriculture would be an asset. • Grade 12 education or GED would be an asset. • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. • Team player with excellent attendance. • Highly motivated and observant, with good initiative and a positive attitude. • Good safety record and demonstrated commitment to safety-first practices. Benefits of the role. • Seasonal opportunity supporting the Fall Harvest. • Opportunity to contribute to the Valley Farm Team in Grand Falls, New Brunswick. • Hands-on agricultural operations experience in a team-oriented environment. About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with 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 $23.25 CAD hourly. 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: Agriculture Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

The General Operator will operate farm machinery, including loaders and forklifts, while performing general maintenance duties. They are responsible for adhering to safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices during the fall harvest season.

Candidates must possess a valid Class 3 driver license with air brakes and have the ability to operate farm equipment. A background in agriculture and a high school education or GED are considered assets for this role.

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

• Time managementPreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Forklift operationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Farm machinery operation
• SS Loader operation
• Forklift operation
• General maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Physical stamina
• Class 3 driver license
• Air brakes certification
• Truck Driving
• Pesticide Applicator License
• Curiosity
• Positivity
• Resilience
• Self-Motivation
• Agriculture
• Air Brakes
• Mental Health
• Creativity
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Farm Equipment
• Forklift Truck
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Medical Prescription
• Operations
• Team Oriented

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Logistics
• General Operator
• Farm / Nursery / Greenhouse Worker
• Mixed Crop and Animal Producers
• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week