Packaging Machine Operator – Culture

Overview of the role:

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for the Food Safety, secure mechanical deployment and sealing of the prescribed finished product to the prescribed packaging material, at the prescribed weight or volume within the timeline scheduled. Compliance related to the sanitation, accuracy and general performance of the filling equipment requires the Packaging Machine Operator to disassemble, C.O.P. (manual sanitation), inspect, perform Sanitary and Soft Maintenance, re-assemble, and sanitize equipment, accessories, tools and the general work environment to ensure the highest quality of his/her packaged product are achieved.

Schedule:

Rotating Schedule (2 on 2 off, 3 on 3 off) 6pm – 6am

Salary: $19.49/hour + Night premium $1.20/hour

There are salary increases every 6 months until 18 months of employment then increases annually. Current top rate is $29.04/hour

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering: 

• Vacation starting May 2026
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid time off: Sick days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Organized activities for employees and their families

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Accountable for product verification, fill weight control, product loss control, packaging efficiency, package quality and identification, finished product quality, and finished product/package quantity.
• All neatly and accurately completed documentation related to the latter and any additional Food Safety, HACCP, Personal Safety affirmations, or Deviations with Corrective Action follow up.
• Vigilant in practicing and guarding activities within the Pasteurized Product Packaging Area to prevent biological, chemical or physical contamination of product.
• Coordinate Waste and Recycling Activities including organized collection and removal of materials to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Inter-departmental partnership and communications to promote efficient and effective execution of process.
• Embrace and foster Environmental and Sustainability initiative
• Embrace and foster attention to JSA (Job Safety Analysis), Risks, their mitigating procedures, Personal Protective Equipment and all other Personal Safety initiatives.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Mechanical Aptitude is necessary to perform well in this position.
• Proven communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to maintain accurate written records and documentation
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Work well in a team environment
• Dependable and accountable
• Must pass the Employee Aptitude and Basic Skills test