Food Production Operator

About Natritional Wellness Co.

We’re an Ontario-based, small-batch food manufacturer specializing in premium beef tallow and bone broths. We combine traditional preparation methods with quality ingredients and a commitment to food safety and consistency. Join us in our mission to create whole foods for a well-nourished life.

Position Summary

Natritional Wellness Co. is seeking a Food Production Team Lead for our Vaughan facility to coordinate daily production while working hands-on alongside the team.

This role requires technical aptitude, a willingness to learn new equipment and systems, and a basic understanding of practical physics, including heat transfer, temperature, and fluid flow. You will carry out and coordinate the processing, filling, and packaging of tallow and bone broth products, ensuring established food safety, quality, and operating procedures are followed.

The successful candidate will lead by example, communicate daily priorities, support team members, and take ownership of completing production tasks safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the production team to produce tallow and bone broths according to approved recipes, procedures, and schedules.
• Prepare and measure ingredients, operate processing equipment, and carry out rendering, cooking, straining, and filtration as assigned.
• Fill, seal, label, and package products, checking fill quantities, closures, and packaging quality.
• Monitor processing parameters and complete accurate batch, quality, and traceability records.
• Follow HACCP-based controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, personal hygiene requirements, and safe equipment practices.
• Promptly report equipment problems, product inconsistencies, or process deviations.
• Keep materials and tools organized, communicate progress, and complete assigned tasks reliably.

Qualifications and Working Requirements

• Secondary Education
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Solid hands-on experience in food manufacturing and operating production equipment.
• Practical knowledge of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food safety; familiarity with SQF requirements.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, maintain accurate records, and complete production independently after training.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, mechanical aptitude, and close attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling animal fats, working around heated equipment, standing for extended periods, and performing repetitive tasks.
• Able to safely lift and move production materials using appropriate equipment or assistance when required.
• Experience with animal fats, edible oils, or thermal food processing is an asset.

Location - Newmarket, ON.

What We Offer

• $22-$25 per hour, based on experience.
• A flexible Health and Wellness Program to support your individual or family needs.
• Paid Sick, Personal Days and Vacation Time