The Prospect: The General Labourer position is responsible for performing packaging, clean-up and other elemental activities related to food processing.
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Hourly Wage:$18.90/hr
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life: Feed cartons into machines
Check and weigh materials and/or product
Manually pack product into bags, cartons or other containers
Remove finished goods cartons from conveyer and place on pallets
Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
Other duties as assigned
Requirements: You must be available for full-time hours Monday to Friday and some Saturdays when overtime is required. Some shifts are on a 10-hour shift, 4 days a week basis, varying days between Monday-Saturday.
What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods: Salary:$18.90/hr
Contract/Seasonal positions available
Afternoon andnightshift premiumsavailable
Day, afternoon, and evening shifts available
Prospect forovertime
Perksanddiscountson entertainment, travel, attractions, shopping, sports and more
All PPE is provided to employees (hard hat, boots, jacket, etc.)
Shiftsdo notrotate
Support of aunion
Highly automated and fast paced learning environment
Opportunities for growth and training development
About Us: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey.



Let’s build a better future, together.
We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.
We are carbon neutral.
We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.
A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment.



We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.
We embrace a strong, values-based culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.
Doing What’s Right
Shared Value
High Performance
Diverse and Inclusive Teams
Disciplined Decision Making
Our Accountability
Intense Curiosity
Transparency and Humility
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team [email protected] .
Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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📌 General Labour Hamilton, ON 7/23/2026 (Ontario)
🏢 Maple Leaf Foods
📍 Ontario