Position Title: Potato Receiving Grader

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Coaldale 

Grade: Scale 07 

Requisition ID: 33481 

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. The Potato Receiving Grader performs all tests involved in the grading of raw material (safely and efficiently) i.e. raw grade, color test, specific gravity test, bruise-free test etc., in accordance with set Company standards. 

Accountabilities: 

Performs all tests involved in the grading of raw material i.e. raw grade, color test, specific gravity test, bruise-free test etc., in accordance with set Company standards. 

Accurately relates / records all required documentation.  

Make sure all paperwork and documentation are in order and turned in. 

Works closely and communicates with Field department regarding incoming trucks as required. 

Operates all the equipment in Potato Receiving in a safe and efficient manner. 

Discusses grading results with production supervisors as required. 

Complete routinely scheduled sanitation tasks including high pressure washing, scrubbing, deep cleaning, waste disposal, and general housekeeping.  

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Be able to attend meetings when required. 

Communicate with maintenance for repairs and scheduling. 

Updating of Grade White board in processing. 

Making sure shifts are covered when short staffed.  

Reporting department issues with supervisors (Ex. breakdowns, staffing issues any other concerns). 

Work with Peeler operator and control room on bin selections. 

Be able to accurately perform bin inventories several times a day.  

Assisting field department with field samples. 

Report any unsafe situations or possible product contamination to supervisor. 

Qualifications: 

Mathematical ability to perform basic calculations.   

Should have good oral and written communication skills. 

Must have proven history of safe work habits.  

Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS. 

Must have strong communication skills, ability to follow detailed instructions, and be able to maintain good working relationships with Supervision and coworkers as well as ability to work with minimal supervision. 

Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of Grade 12 education.  

Skills: 

Must have or be willing to obtain a valid forklift license. 

Ability to work on a rotating shift basis. 

Successful completion of a 90-day familiarization period is required. 

Physically capable of performing all required duties including heavy lifting (up to 50lbs). 

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—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.
 
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Employee Privacy Policy 

Job Family: Manufacturing      
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing 
Department: ​Raw Receiving Plant 2 ​
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale || CA - Canada : Alberta : Lethbridge 

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)