Materials Grader

Job title: Materials Grader

Job description: Position Title: Materials Grader

Position Type: Regular – Full-Time ​

Position Location: McCain Farms

Requisition ID: 9624

Position: Material Grader

Location: Monquart, NB

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 cross-train (other operational activities)
• Participate in team meetings, as required
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Willing to learn how to implement, reassess and continually improve the GAP food safety program
• Ensure product meets industry regulations and standards, test products for defects and flaws to identify and correct quality issues
• Willing to implement improvements to systems and procedures for increased productivity
• Must be willing to develop and maintain McCain farms policy and procedure system, integrate regulatory compliance tools to maintain conformity with GAP Canada food safety guidelines
• Must be willing to learn how to complete yearly, monthly, weekly and daily inspection checklists, as well as self-assessment checklist for entire GAP program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must be organized, able to work independently and collaboratively
• Team player with excellent attendance
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail oriented and goal driven
• Ability to stand for periods of time
• Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds frequently, and 25 – 50 pounds occasionally
• Must possess a good safety record and demonstrate “safety first’’ on a continual basis
• Must be self-motivated, observant, have good initiative and a positive attitude
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 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 as required

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, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned 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.

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Job Family: Agriculture
Division: McCain Produce & Fertilizer
Department: ​McCain Farms Packing Shed ​
Location(s): CA – Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol

Company: McCain Fertilizer, a division of McCain Produce Inc.

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