Machinery Operator

Shape Your Future with Stone Straw 

By joining Stone Straw as a Machine Operator, you’ll be part of a team committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities to help you grow your skills, make an impact, and build a career you’re proud of. If you’re ready to take the next step and shape your future - join Team Stone Straw.

The core responsibility of the Machine Operator is to ensure that the manufacturing process of all the lines are operating and operating within standard operating conditions producing quality products. Reports to the Production Coordinator

Location: Brantford

Shifts Available: 8-hour shifts

What will you do?

• Start up the lines and assure good quality of product.
• Check schedule and do changeovers in time and with proper tools.
• Provide coverage in the absence of Supervisor.
• Do preventative maintenance work like changing blades and gaskets on vacuum tanks.
• Do quality checks like chlorine and add color in hoppers.
• Respond to whistle to investigate and help.
• Diligently follow the GMP’s and IFS policies.
• Other duties as set out by shift Supervisors or Production Manager.

What will you bring?

• Grade 12 or equivalent or higher.
• Minimum of one-year related work experience. 
• Experience with plastic extrusion and/or injection molding
• Mechanical aptitude (be able to make small repairs) and support maintenance personnel when needed
• Able to use computers for data entry, Email and Excel
• Fluent in the English language
• Able and willing to take supervisory courses (Continuous Improvement, Health and Safety, and Quality)
   
   

Why Stone Straw?

 Stone Straw Ltd. is North America’s largest independent, dedicated straw manufacturer, producing and selling over 300 SKUs of straws, stirrers, and bar supplies. With the largest selection in the marketplace, we proudly manufacture from our Canadian‑based facility to serve customers across North America.

We are committed to delivering Best Value through sustainable solutions, high‑quality products, reliable service, and a flexible product offering that meets the evolving needs of our customers.

At Stone Straw, our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a culture built on Teamwork, Integrity, and Continuous Improvement, where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Stone Straw Ltd. is also a proud member of the Wentworth Technologies group of companies, offering stability, opportunity, and long‑term career growth.
 
 This is an existing position and is open only to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada.

Stone Straw provides equal opportunities for all applicants and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
 

Stone Straw Ltd, does not directly use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. However, Stone Straw Ltd does use Indeed.com to publicly advertise this posting and Indeed.com does use artificial intelligence as part of the screening process. More information about how Indeed.com uses artificial intelligence in their process can be found here: How Indeed Uses AI: Employer Tools and Responsible Use

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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