Manufacturing Specialist

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Burley, ID, USA
In-Office
53K-70K Annually
Entry level
Food • Retail • Agriculture • Manufacturing
At McCain Foods we know the importance that food plays in people's lives.
The Role
Administers attendance policies, corrective actions, short-term disability payroll adjustments, temporary labor agency relationships, invoice reconciliation, job bids, and seniority records. Provides reception and payroll backup while maintaining accurate employee data and records. Partners with managers, supervisors, hourly employees, payroll, and occupational health personnel to ensure timely information flow and compliance with company policies and collective bargaining requirements.
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Position Title: Manufacturing Specialist
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44596
Manufacturing Specialist.
Burley, ID
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 Manufacturing Specialists' primary responsibility is to maintain accurate data / records and communicate information in compliance with company policies and procedures, and the collective bargaining agreement for manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Specialist will establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department Managers, Supervisors, and hourly employees to enable positive employee engagement for effectiveness of the function.
Accountabilities:
  • Attendance policy administration, including attendance credit program management, incident investigations for attendance points, create and distribute attendance corrective actions to appropriate supervisors for issuing to employees, track and document corrective actions in attendance tracker, personal time away administration, etc.
  • Short Term Disability payroll - prepare and submit STD payroll adjustments to payroll for payment bi-weekly, and updates as appropriate. Assist OHN with STD information as needed. Documentation from third party administrator record keeper.
  • Temporary labor agency relations and invoice reconciliation.
  • Reception and Payroll back-up.
  • Job bid Administration.
  • Reconcile Seniority List.

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma.
  • Preferred: Associate Degree in General Business, Administration or similar field of study.
  • Detail Oriented, ensuring accuracy of data / records is critical to success in this role.
  • Self-starter with initiative and drive to outline and complete tasks efficiently and effectively with limited supervision.
  • Capable of accommodating peers and leaders with required information in a timely manner.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to apply critical thinking.
  • Must have knowledge or ability to develop understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreement to ensure compliance in assigned applicable tasks.
  • Interpersonal skills that will create an atmosphere of understanding for others that will promote effective results.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Access. Above average skills in Excel and Word preferred.
  • Knowledge of plant operations is a plus.
  • Must have demonstrated the ability to work both independently and under immediate supervision, function effectively under time constraints and multitask based on the nature of the work.
  • Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.

The benefits of working for McCain .
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • HSA
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Infertility Assistance
  • Education Reimbursement Assistance
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

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 : $52,600.00 - $70,200.00 . USD annually
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 and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being 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. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail 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. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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 find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here .
Job Family: General & Administration
Location(s): US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma
  • Associate Degree in General Business, Administration, or a similar field
  • Detail-oriented approach with strong data and record accuracy
  • Self-starter with initiative and ability to complete tasks with limited supervision
  • Ability to provide required information to peers and leaders in a timely manner
  • Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Knowledge of, or ability to develop understanding of, the Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Interpersonal skills that promote understanding and effective results
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access
  • Above-average Excel and Word skills
  • Knowledge of plant operations
  • Ability to work independently and under supervision, manage time constraints, and multitask
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

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McCain Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Company materials highlight medical, dental, vision, life/disability, and mental‑health support, including a free Employee Assistance Program and ongoing investment in mental‑health resources. Several sources also note inclusive offerings and, in some cases, coverage beginning at start date.
  • Retirement Support U.S. benefits include a 401(k) with company match, and a published U.S. one‑pager details an additional cash‑balance pension credit, creating a notably strong retirement combination. Listings and employee materials consistently position retirement programs as a core part of total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Public materials and role listings cite PTO, paid holidays, sick time, floating holidays, bereavement leave, paid volunteer time, and paid parental leave with adoption/surrogacy assistance. Office‑eligible roles are also described as offering flexible‑hybrid work, reinforcing overall time‑off support.

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The Company
HQ: Florenceville-Bristol, NB
20,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

The power it has to uplift and bring people, Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $10 billion. Through our investment and innovation, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers. We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, as well as building careers for the long term.

Why Work With Us

We are working to bring digital tools and data into our processes to drive efficiency, automation and data-driven insights. From connecting our business, enabling our supply chain, supporting our customers, to reinventing agriculture. So if you are a tech expert looking to join a company transforming technology, think of McCain.

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