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Packaging Operator

  • Guelph, ON, Canada

$18 CAD / hour · Full-time · Contract

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Pay
$18 CAD / hour
Job type
Full-time · Contract
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Experience
1–2 years of relevant work experience; food industry experience is considered an asset
Posting language
English
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Original job description

PACKAGING OPERATOR

$18/hour | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Evaluation-to-Hire Opportunity | Full-Time Hours

Must have reliable transportation – location is not accessible by direct bus route

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting on behalf of a local Guelph client for an Evaluation-to-Hire Packaging Operator!

This is a great opportunity for someone with food production, packaging, manufacturing, or machine operating experience who is looking to join a team in a structured GMP environment, with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Set up, operate, and adjust packaging machinery
  • Read job tickets to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
  • Set machine stops or guides according to specified measurements
  • Monitor machinery during operation for defects or malfunctions
  • Inspect finished products for quality and defects
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and make adjustments as needed
  • Assist coworkers with machine setup and production activities
  • Stack, mark, pack, and transport finished products
  • Complete sanitation duties and maintain a clean work environment
  • Follow all food safety, safety, GMP, and SQF requirements
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

  • High school diploma
  • 1–2 years of relevant work experience; food industry experience is considered an asset
  • Comfortable working with measurements and basic math, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve within established procedures
  • Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality
  • Comfortable working in a GMP environment
  • Reliable transportation is required

GMP Environment Requirements:

This is a GMP environment, and PPE must be worn throughout the entire shift, including gloves, masks, hairnets, coats, and safety shoes.

No jewelry, false nails, or false eyelashes are permitted.

If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and looking for a Monday–Friday opportunity with consistent daytime hours and potential for permanent employment, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today by sending your resume to jobs.guelphon@expresspros.com.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Packaging Operator will set up and run packaging machines, read job tickets, check finished products for quality, and keep the work area clean. The role also includes stacking, packing and moving finished goods.

Requirements

Candidates need a high school diploma and 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience, food industry experience is an asset. They must be comfortable with basic math, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a GMP environment with required PPE.

Skills

  • Packaging machinery operation
  • Machine setup and adjustment
  • Reading job tickets
  • Machine stop and guide setting
  • Quality inspection
  • Basic troubleshooting
  • Sanitation
  • GMP compliance
  • SQF compliance
  • Food safety
  • Basic math
  • Attention to detail
  • Written procedure following
  • Stacking and palletizing
  • Material handling

Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Trades

Keywords

  • Packaging Operator
  • packaging machine operator
  • food production
  • GMP
  • SQF
  • food safety
  • manufacturing
  • machine operator
  • production line
  • sanitation
  • quality inspection
  • troubleshooting
  • Guelph
  • temporary to permanent
  • evaluation to hire

Seniority

Entry level

Tools

  • packaging machinery

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