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New Era Canning Company
4856 S. First St.
New Era, MI. 49446
Oceana County

New Era Canning Company is a food processor in Oceana County, located in western Michigan. From May 1st to November 30th. New Era Canning provides approximately ninety positions. These employees assist with the processing of over forty million pounds of produce. Some of the products that are canned in this facility include; green and wax beans, asparagus, dry beans, applesauce and sliced apples.

New Era Canning CompanyA combination of asparagus and green beans are processed between May 1st and June 15th. Green and wax beans are primarily processed between June15th until October 15th or later. Apples, dry beans and squash are processed between November and April. Positions that will need to be filled include; inspection, sanitation, warehouse operations, forklift drivers, machine operators and general positions. Our starting rate of pay varies with the type of skill level required to perform the job task. In addition to the base wage an attendance bonus can be earned. An extra $.40 cents per hour is paid (for perfect attendance) an extra $.25 cents per hour (for one day absent) and an extra $.10 cents per hour (for two days absent). This bonus is paid on a monthly basis. In addition, a monthly safety bonus of $.15 cents per hour is paid based on meeting the requirements. Employer pays into the unemployment benefits fund and we are covered by workers compensation.

If interested contact:
Catalina Burillo
E Mail: BurilloC@michigan.gov
Voice: (231) 861- 2162
Fax:(231) 861-6300
Oceana Employment & Training WDC
195 North Michigan Avenue
Shelby, MI 49455