General Laborer

McCain Foods USA•Appleton, WI

13d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a General Laborer , you will be hands on every day as the frontline of our appetizer production process, ensuring our snacks foods are made to the highest standards and are delivered with quality, safety, and the end customer in mind. If you are interested in working 8-hour shifts, your day-to-day may consist of: Filling, sorting, inspecting, and packaging raw jalapeño peppers and finished goods to meet set quality and quantity standards Executing repetitive manual tasks such as turning over and placing peppers on machinery Keeping production work area and equipment clean and in working order - knowledge of machines and tools is necessary Completing documentation (digital and/or hardcopy) and providing updates to production leadership Available Shift(s): 2nd Shift (2-10PM), or 3rd Shift (10PM-6AM) Monday-Friday. Shift differential offered for 2nd and 3rd shifts. If you are interested in working 12-hour shifts, your day-to-day may consist of: Filling, sorting, inspecting, and packaging raw food materials such as zucchini, pickles, peppers, cheese, etc. and finished goods to meet set quality and quantity standards Keeping production work area and equipment clean and in working order - knowledge of machines and tools is necessary Completing documentation (digital and/or hardcopy) and providing updates to production leadership Available Shift(s): AM Shift (6AM-6PM) or PM Shift (6PM-6AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule. Shift differential offered for PM Shift. This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas. This role also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout each shift, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing various physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as part of job duties. The use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
6+ months of experience working in manufacturing, experience working in food manufacturing strongly preferred
Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.
Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.
Demonstrates the physical capability to bend frequently and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.

Nice To Haves

experience working in food manufacturing strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Filling, sorting, inspecting, and packaging raw jalapeño peppers and finished goods to meet set quality and quantity standards
Executing repetitive manual tasks such as turning over and placing peppers on machinery
Keeping production work area and equipment clean and in working order - knowledge of machines and tools is necessary
Completing documentation (digital and/or hardcopy) and providing updates to production leadership
Filling, sorting, inspecting, and packaging raw food materials such as zucchini, pickles, peppers, cheese, etc. and finished goods to meet set quality and quantity standards