Machine Operator

Overview

Join our Production and Maintenance Team as a Machine Operator, responsible for running equipment, managing automation and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime, and carrying out daily production tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain required operational efficiencies continuously.
• Provide leadership and guidance to helpers to complete production runs timely and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with Food Safety and Sanitation departments to ensure automated machinery complies with regulatory requirements.
• Operate equipment to process food and beverage products through grinding, mixing, drying, freezing, cooking, and related methods.
• Conduct inspections before and after packaging operations in accordance with job protocols, including machine calibration.
• Set up machinery accurately and ensure safe operation at all times.
• Document production activities and generate reports properly.
• Diagnose and fix equipment issues promptly to reduce production delays.
• Monitor and adjust processes as needed to align with production flow.
• Manage department inventories, including consumables, maintaining precise records.
• Adhere strictly to Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Health and Safety policies.
• Follow organizational policies and quality standards to ensure excellent product delivery.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Report potential safety hazards to supervisors.
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering or comparable experience.
• Familiarity with ProSeal (GTE/GTR) machines and Loma Metal Detectors is beneficial.
• Six months to one year of machinery operation experience in food processing or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Material Handling Equipment (e.g., walkie, forklift, stacker) is advantageous.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods with bending, twisting, and walking.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated settings (0°C to 4°C).
• Capable of pushing, pulling, and lifting weights up to 50 pounds.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and food safety.
• Effective communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Basic computer literacy.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive pay with health benefits.
• Extra pay for afternoon and overnight shifts.
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly meal subscriptions.
• Meaningful work that supports feeding thousands of families across Canada.
• Opportunities for career advancement and learning.
• Supportive and hardworking team environment.

Work Environment and Additional Information

Due to the nature of food production, exposure to common allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy products is possible in the workplace. Candidates with concerns should discuss these during the hiring process. The role is based in Mississauga, Ontario, and involves compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

We use AI-driven tools to help assess candidate qualifications, but all employment decisions are finalized by our hiring personnel. This is an active opening seeking to be filled promptly.

Compensation rate: $20.75 CAD per hour.