Career Opportunities: Potato Grader (42157)
Position Title: Potato Grader
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: Scale NO GRADE
Requisition ID: 42157
McCain Produce Inc. is looking for a Regular Seasonal General Laborer / Potato Grader at our Lansdowne, NB location to assist at the Packing Shed facility.
This is a Regular Seasonal position based at our Packing Shed facility in Lansdowne, NB. Hours vary week to week based on production orders, ranging from 30 to 40 hours per week. This role currently includes a planned seasonal layoff of approximately 2 months in the fall each year and is an expected part of our seasonal schedule that we want candidates to be aware of upfront.
Duties
Inspect incoming raw potatoes to ensure quality standards are met
Remove rocks and debris from incoming product loads
Perform material handling tasks, including lifting 25–50 lbs regularly
Assist with troubleshooting, adjusting, and maintaining equipment as required
Carry out sanitation duties to maintain a clean and safe workspace
Communicate effectively with Team Members to keep operations running smoothly
Participate in Team meetings as required
Follow all health and safety requirements at all times
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred; all backgrounds welcome to apply
Strong commitment to safety with a proven safety record
Reliable attendance and a genuine team-player attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
Good verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, observant, and able to work with minimal supervision
Flexible and adaptable, with availability to work weekends
What We Offer
Competitive hourly wages
Vacation pay built into every paycheque as a percentage of earnings; increasing with seniority
Safety-first culture with a supportive, close-knit team
Stability of a globally recognized Canadian company with strong local roots
Compensation Package: $ - $ Starting at 18.50 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 and 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 well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Due to the duration of this role, you will not be eligible for the full suite of benefits offered. Vacation and holiday eligibility details will be available during the hiring 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 : Centreville
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Hartland
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Somerville
Company: McCain Fertilizer, a division of McCain Produce Inc.
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Position Title: Potato Grader
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: Scale NO GRADE
Requisition ID: 42157
McCain Produce Inc. is looking for a Regular Seasonal General Laborer / Potato Grader at our Lansdowne, NB location to assist at the Packing Shed facility.
This is a Regular Seasonal position based at our Packing Shed facility in Lansdowne, NB. Hours vary week to week based on production orders, ranging from 30 to 40 hours per week. This role currently includes a planned seasonal layoff of approximately 2 months in the fall each year and is an expected part of our seasonal schedule that we want candidates to be aware of upfront.
Duties
Inspect incoming raw potatoes to ensure quality standards are met
Remove rocks and debris from incoming product loads
Perform material handling tasks, including lifting 25–50 lbs regularly
Assist with troubleshooting, adjusting, and maintaining equipment as required
Carry out sanitation duties to maintain a clean and safe workspace
Communicate effectively with Team Members to keep operations running smoothly
Participate in Team meetings as required
Follow all health and safety requirements at all times
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred; all backgrounds welcome to apply
Strong commitment to safety with a proven safety record
Reliable attendance and a genuine team-player attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
Good verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, observant, and able to work with minimal supervision
Flexible and adaptable, with availability to work weekends
What We Offer
Competitive hourly wages
Vacation pay built into every paycheque as a percentage of earnings; increasing with seniority
Safety-first culture with a supportive, close-knit team
Stability of a globally recognized Canadian company with strong local roots
Compensation Package: $ - $ Starting at 18.50 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 and 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 well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Due to the duration of this role, you will not be eligible for the full suite of benefits offered. Vacation and holiday eligibility details will be available during the hiring 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 : Centreville
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Hartland
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Somerville
Company: McCain Fertilizer, a division of McCain Produce Inc.