Materials Grader - Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick

Position Title: · Materials Grader · Position Type: · Temporary - Full-Time · Requisition ID: · 41082 · Job Purpose · The Materials Grader plays a critical role in ensuring that incoming potatoes are inspected, sorted, and graded according to company and industry standards. This ...

Job description

Position Title:
Materials Grader

Position Type:
Temporary - Full-Time

Requisition ID:
41082

Job Purpose
The Materials Grader plays a critical role in ensuring that incoming potatoes are inspected, sorted, and graded according to company and industry standards. This position helps maintain high-quality output and supports the overall efficiency and safety of operations at McCain Farms.

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to all Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrate "Safety First" behavior in every aspect of the job.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Rapidly sort potatoes by grade, using both hands to reach, grab, and separate product.
• Recognize and identify product variations or off-grade items.
• Place sorted items into appropriate bins while working on a continuous conveyor system.
• Remove defective or substandard product to ensure only high-quality potatoes proceed.
• Take on various production tasks assigned to support daily operations.
• Willingly cross-train in other operational areas when required.
• Collaborate effectively by participating in team meetings and sharing feedback.

Required Qualifications & Experiences

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Organized and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attendance record with reliability and punctuality.
• Excellent multi-tasking, attention to detail, and goal-oriented approach.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 10 lbs frequently, and 25–30 lbs occasionally.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Consistent self-motivation, initiative, positive attitude, and observant nature.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, adaptable work environment.
• Strong safety record and commitment to occupational health.

Other Information

• Flexibility to work varying hours, including occasional Saturdays as production demands.
• Exposure to production environments requiring adherence to hygiene and cleanliness standards.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Compensation Package:
Starting at $18.50
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 the collective agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans 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.
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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
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Job Family:
Agriculture

Location(s):
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol

Company:
McCain Foods (Canada)