Position:
Relief Packaging Operator
Location:
Guelph, Ontario
Level:
Individual Contributor
Benefits and Perks:
At Sleeman Breweries, you’ll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:
- RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement
- A commitment to work-life balance
- Benefits coverage for partners and kids
- Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
- Employee and family assistance program
- Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
- Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development
If you require an accommodation or an accessible format at any stage of the application or hiring process, please let the recruitment team know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
Why Join Sleeman Breweries?
What’s your story? Ours is about pushing boundaries to create Canada’s third-largest brewery known for unique craft and world-class brands enjoyed across the country.
As part of Sapporo Breweries, our story includes Sleeman Breweries in Ontario, Okanagan Spring Brewery in B.C., Wild Rose Brewery in Alberta, and Unibroue in Quebec.
When you join Sleeman Breweries, you join a company deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and creating an outstanding employee experience. People here care about what they do and the people they work with. Write your next chapter with us at Sleeman Breweries.
Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @LifeAtSleeman on Instagram
Purpose and Impact
This role helps ensure products are packaged safely, accurately, and on schedule. By maintaining a safe and clean work environment, supporting consistent operating practices, and collaborating across teams, the role contributes to reliable production, strong customer service, and overall operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate and assist in all packaging operations to meet production and shipping schedules
- Work in compliance with company and regulatory policies
- Report unusual incidents and accidents and assist in developing corrective measures
- Work closely with all departments and crew leaders to ensure that internal and external customers are being adequately serviced
- Assist in on-the-job training
- Maintain production documents
- Maintain a clean and safe workstation and area
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
- Must be over the age of 19
- Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting ability
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Working experience with high speed packaging machine &/or fast-paced environment an asset
- Work rotational shift (day, night & afternoon) every 2 or 3 weeks
- Work in a fast-paced, high-decibel environment
- Stairs and ladder climbing; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
- Willing and able to learn new job skills
- Able to meet Packaging job requirements, including initiative, safety, housekeeping, attendance and productivity
Please note - this is a 3 month contract until approximately end of December 2026.
Think you have what we need but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? That’s OK! We know that some job seekers miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. If you believe your skills and experience can make a difference here, we encourage you to apply!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Sleeman Breweries, we believe that better beer, and better workplaces, happen when people feel welcomed and valued for the differences they bring.
We are committed to fair hiring practices free from discrimination, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We use AI to support parts of our recruitment process; however, hiring decisions are always made by people and aligned with our commitment to fairness, consistency, and equal opportunity.
BETTER BEER. BETTER PEOPLE. GETTING BETTER
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.
