Potato Grader - Summerside, Canada - McCain Foods Limited

McCain Foods Limited

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Summerside, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:

POTATO GRADER

Position Type:
Temporary - Full-Time

Position Location:
Summerside

Requisition ID: 18810

For over 100 years,
McCain Produce Inc., a private family owned company and an industry leader in quality, has delivered top-quality potatoes across the globe satisfying cravings for one of the world's most popular vegetables.

This foundation plus its association with its parent company - McCain Foods Limited - provides McCain Produce with an unrivalled global reach.

The end result:
McCain Produce customers enjoy "best practice" benefits unmatched by few others in the industry.

From selling table potatoes to providing top quality inputs to our grower partners, McCain Produce is truly an agricultural leader in the potato industry.

We are currently seeking a
Materials Grader at our Summerside, PEI fresh potato packing plant. This is a seasonal hourly position reporting to the Packing Shed Manager, McCain Produce PEI.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Materials Grader will be responsible for working at a conveyor line ensuring that potatoes are graded to various standards.

These duties include sorting of off grade product as well.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible to follow ALL Safety Policy and Procedures as outlined by the Company
Quickly work with one or both arms and hands, reaching and grabbing out in the sorting process
Recognize product variations
Sorting product into proper receptacles
Sort items moving on a continuous conveyor system
Various production tasks may be assigned as required
Must be willing to crosstrain (other operational activities)
Participate in team meetings, as required
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Must be organized, able to work independently and collaboratively
Team player with excellent attendance
Ability to multitask
Detail oriented and goal driven
Ability to stand for periods of time
Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds frequently, and pounds occasionally
Must possess a good safety record and demonstrate "safety first'' on a continual basis
Must be selfmotivated, observant, have good initiative and a positive attitude
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment adapting to and embracing change as it occurs

Other Information

Ability to work varying hours, including some Saturdays and evenings as required
Hourly Rate $16.75

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.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, meritbased, and equitable workplace. As a global familyowned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger._
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 meet your needs._
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Job Family:
Agriculture

Division:

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