General Laborer

McCain Foods • Appleton, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a General Laborer, you will work on the frontline of appetizer production, ensuring snack foods are produced to quality and safety standards and delivered with the end customer in mind. Work includes filling, sorting, inspecting, and packaging raw food materials and finished goods; maintaining clean, orderly production areas and equipment; and completing documentation and providing updates to production leadership. The role is based in a manufacturing environment and involves regular physical activity and exposure to various facility conditions.

Available schedules include first shift (6 a.m.–2 p.m.) and third shift (10 p.m.–6 a.m.), Monday through Friday, as well as AM shift (6 a.m.–6 p.m.) and PM shift (6 p.m.–6 a.m.) on a 2-2-3 schedule. Shift differentials are offered for third shift and PM shift. Starting compensation is $23.12 per hour, with bonus eligibility and applicable shift differentials. Hiring compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education or training, and organizational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of the organization and follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to complete necessary documentation independently in English.
• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to adapt to new equipment, processes, and roles, and to learn continuously.
• Technical proficiency, including accurate digital data entry and comfort with new technologies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make effective and logical decisions independently or collaboratively.
• Physical ability to meet the job requirements, including frequent bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Positive, team-focused attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Fill, sort, inspect, and package raw food materials and finished goods to meet quality and quantity standards.
• Keep production work areas and equipment clean and in working order.
• Complete digital and/or hardcopy documentation and provide updates to production leadership.
• Follow instructions and complete required documentation independently in English.
• Safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.
• Meet physical job requirements, including frequently bending and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Paid time off, vacation, and holidays.
• Wellness days and mental health resources.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Medical, family, and bereavement leave support.
• Education reimbursement.
• Company-supported volunteering time.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Hourly shift differential for applicable shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED