Packaging Machine Operator

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Sun Opta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and food service providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, Sun Opta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, food service, and e-commerce channels across North America.

This position is responsible for the safe operation of Packaging Equipment including but not limited to the following:
Horizontal Wrapper, Vertical Form and Fill, Cartoners, Pallet Wrappers, Guillotine and Tumbling Drum.

• Set up, adjust and operate production packaging equipment according to the production schedule.
• Trouble shoot equipment deficiencies and assist with corrective action.
• Ensure proper packaging materials are being utilized according to production schedule.
• Measure and reduce scrap and rework.
• Perform basic Quality Control functions, i.e. Carton and Case code verification.
• Record and document equipment downtime, line efficiency and throughput.
• Clean and sanitize primary packaging equipment when required.
• Transport finished goods throughout plant manually andor using powered equipment.
• Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Policies.
• Responsible for Food Safety and reporting any non-compliance issues to their immediate supervisor.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
• Responsible for ensuring the work area is clean and organized.
• Comply all Sun Opta Quality and food safety standards, HACCP, GMPs, Organic, GFCO, SQF, Kosher certificate and customer requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Minimum High School
• 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred

• Strong knowledge of packaging (manufacturing) equipment

• Ability to use critical thinking to plan and problem‑solve
• Experience with Oracle preferred
• Good verbal, written and multi‑tasking skills, can do attitude

• The location for this role is St. Davids, Ontario

• 100% of the work is performed in a production environment
• Must be available to work weekly rotating shifts: days, afternoons, nights
• Must be available to work weekends
• Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the shift
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or with a team
• Competency in performing multiple tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Must have reliable transportation (location is off bus route)

Full-time, Permanent

Hourly Rate: $22.75

Shift premiums

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP Matching Program

Paid Time Off

Company Events

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED