Onion Preparer


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Job Title: Onion Preparer
Location: Grand Island, Midwest United States, USA

Company: McCain Foods
Industry Sector: Food/Processing
Industry Type: Food & Beverage Products and Processing
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:



Requisition ID: 37231  

  

Job Description:
  

About McCain 

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!   

  

Leadership Principles.  

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.  
  

We are customer-obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.  

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.  

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.  

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.  

 

About the role.  

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.    

  

We are seeking dedicated and safety-conscious Production Laborers to join our food processing team. Onion Preparers will work in a fast-paced environment to ensure the efficient preparation of onions through end cutting and re-peeling processes. This role will require a working schedule of a 12-hour rotating night shift 6 PM to 6 AM. 

  

Accountabilities:  

  • Monitor and control the flow of onions on conveyor systems. 

  • Load onions onto the flight chain, ensuring correct alignment and orientation 

  • Place onions in every pocket on the flight chain that feeds the End cutter. The normal operating range is 45 to 65 onions per minute. 

  • Ensure that each onion is straight with the root end facing the preparer as it enters the End cutter. 

  • Remove loose debris from the onions and ensure that the cut ends are lying flat on the belt. 

  • Use compressed air to clean onions of residual skins. 

  • Adjust conveyor speeds and guides to prevent jams and maintain product flow. 

  • Rotate between the end cutter and re-peeling stations every 30 minutes. 

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area per food safety standards 

  • Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and GMP practices. 

  • Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. 

  • Assist in problem-solving and participate in team projects. 

 

Skills:  

  • Must be trainable to change blades for the slitter 

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks 

  • Willingness to work sanitation shifts as needed 

 

The McCain experience  

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.  

 

Compensation Package: $21.72 - $21.72 USD hourly + bonus eligibility 

  

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/training, and other organizational needs. 

  

Night Shift Differential Pay: $1.00 

 

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Job Post Date: 07/21/25
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