Requisition ID: 34730 

Job Description:

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.
 

At the McCain Appetizer plant in Plover, Wisconsin, we’re proud to craft some of the most loved frozen snacks enjoyed across all of North America. As a fast-paced, food-grade manufacturing facility, we’re committed to delivering quality, flavor, and safety in every bite. All powered by a team that works hard, works smart, and supports each other every step of the way.
 

We are currently seeking a Production Specialist to join our team at the Plover plant. If you’re a hands-on team player who wants to make a difference on the line and grow your career in food manufacturing, this could be the right opportunity for you.

What you’ll be responsible for.

As a Production Specialist at our Plover, WI Appetizer Plant, you’ll play a key role on the frontlines of our production process, ensuring our snacks are made to the highest standards and are delivered with quality, safety, and care. You’ll be hands-on every day, helping the plant run efficiently while learning and growing within our team. Here’s what you’ll take on:

Keep the line moving: Carry out tasks like drilling, filling, sorting, inspecting, and packaging food products to meet quality and quantity standards.

Check the quality: Inspect raw materials and finished products to make sure they meet our specifications, flagging any issues early.

Support sanitation: Keep your work area and equipment clean, following all food safety guidelines.

Step in when needed: Back up machine operators by helping with equipment setup, start-ups and shutdowns, basic troubleshooting, and quality checks.

Adjust and adapt: Make minor changes to equipment as needed to keep production running smoothly and within spec.

Stay food-safe: Always follow USDA, FDA, and WDA food safety protocols, along with internal Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Keep it clean: Maintain good housekeeping practices and ensure a safe and organized work environment.

Handle the details: Accurately complete required documentation throughout your shift.

Drive safely: Operate a forklift once certified, and support safe material movement when needed.

What you bring to McCain.

We’re looking for someone who’s dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to jump into a hands-on production role. If you’re a team player who takes pride in doing quality work and wants to grow in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, this is the place for you. Here’s what we’re looking for:

Experience matters: 1–6 months of manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required; we’ll gladly train the right candidate.

Quick to learn: Comfortable learning new equipment and processes, and willing to step into different roles as needed.

Clear communicator: Able to read and follow written instructions, complete documentation, and interact with team members in basic English.

Detail-driven: Pays attention to product quality, safety guidelines, and accurate record-keeping.

Tech friendly: Able to enter basic data into a computer system and follow production schedules.

Physically ready: Capable of regularly lifting 35 pounds, standing for up to 12 hours, and handling tasks that involve bending, reaching, crouching, and twisting.

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Attitude is everything: You show up on time, work hard, and bring a positive, team-first mindset every day.

Why Join Us?

At McCain, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our facility running smoothly. Your expertise in equipment maintenance and repairs will directly impact our ability to fulfill customer orders efficiently and safely. You'll be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and problem-solving, working together to ensure seamless day-to-day operations. At McCain, your contributions matter, and you’ll have the support, resources, and training to succeed and grow within a company that values your skills and dedication.
 

The benefits of working for McCain.

At McCain, we believe that our success starts with our people. When you join our team, you’re not just getting a job, you’re becoming part of a company that values your contributions and invests in your future. Here’s what makes McCain a great place to work:

Comprehensive Benefits: We offer extended health benefits and pension contributions to support your long-term well-being.

Inclusive and Supportive Culture: We’re committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Career Growth: With access to training, development programs, and advancement opportunities, you’ll have the tools to build a long-term career.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid volunteer days and health and wellness days to recharge and give back to the community.

Team Environment: Join a supportive team where your contributions matter, and you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals.

Stability and Legacy: Be part of a well-established company with a strong reputation in the industry and a commitment to operational excellence.

Impact: Your work will directly support agricultural operations and help farmers succeed and making a difference where it counts.

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. 

The McCain experience.

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually, as 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. 

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application 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. 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. 
 
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 meet your needs.
 
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