General Labourer – Production – Hamilton, ON

Job Type: Full-Time Contract

Shift Details: 5 days per week, various shifts

2026-HAM-03

Reason for Vacancy: Existing Headcount

Position Summary

We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join our team to support the production of high-quality foods.

The General

Labourer is responsible for performing packaging, clean-up, and other elemental activities related to food processing.

- Feed cartons into machines
- Check and weigh materials and products
- Manually pack product into bags, cartons, or other containers
- Remove finished goods cartons from conveyor and place on pallets
- Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
- Other duties as assigned

What’s in it for you?
- Salary: $18.90/hr
- Afternoon and night shift premiums available
- Opportunity for overtime
- All PPE is provided to employees (hard hats, boots, jackets, etc.)
- Support of a union
- Opportunities for growth and training development
- Shifts do not rotate

Qualifications

- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs
- Strong attention to detail and safety

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.

Apply Now

Submit Your Resume Via

- Online Portal: www.mapleleaffoods.com/careers/
- Email: [email protected]

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. 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.

AI will not be used in any part of the recruitment process (screening, assessment, or selection).

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📌 General Labour - AM/ PM Shift (Canada)
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