Packaging Technician

Packaging Technician
Winnipeg, MB (Onsite) Tilray Wellness is a division of Tilray, a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis and hemp, currently serving patients and consumers in thirteen countries spanning five continents. Within North America, Tilray Wellness is focused on unlocking the power of hemp to support holistic health. The cornerstone of the Wellness portfolio is Manitoba Harvest, the world’s largest hemp foods company.

Manitoba Harvest offers a portfolio of hemp food products to consumers across North America. We are proud to be a Certified B Corporation among a community of companies who meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Our culture fosters entrepreneurial behaviors and collaborative solution discovery. We value doing the right thing, humility, serving the community, passion, productive discussion, and fun. As we harvest and harness the power of hemp, we are cultivating the world in which we want to live. One full of strong bodies, healthy hearts, and open minds. We are looking for team members who will embrace our purpose, believe in our values, fuel our culture, and spread the power of Hemp.

Wage: This posting is for an existing vacancy;
Fixed Term Contract role for 3 months. Multiple positions available.
Wage: CAD $17/hr Schedule : Monday - Friday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Packaging ) (Anticipated start date: March 16th, 2026)
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Packaging Technician will be responsible for the packaging and palletizing of finished product and operation of packaging equipment. This position will also be responsible for preparing packaging materials for production run and the cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work area. Adheres to all organizational standards as well as safety regulations and guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Package and palletize finished products

Sort packages to in boxes or trays

Operates packaging equipment ensuring efficiency standards are met

Ensures materials and supplies are ready and staged prior for production run

Transport product to warehouse using pallet jack or forklift

Ensure quality and operational checks are completed as required during the production run and reports any deficiencies

Maintain all necessary production records and documentation

Assists to disassemble, clean, and reassemble various pieces of equipment as needed

Keeps work area clean, sanitized and performs general housekeeping as required

Complies with all Safety and Food Quality policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES:

Accountability

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience in a manufacturing or production line environment an asset– food preferred

Experience in processing and machine operation an asset.

Experience in pallet jack or forklift operation an asset or willing to train

Organized and detailed orientated

Understanding of GMP and HACCP is an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Production line

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Sit/ Stand for long periods of time

Repetitive gripping and hand use

Ability to read write and speak English

Use of required personal protective equipment

Operation and use of necessary tools, machinery, or equipment

Interacts with team members and management

DESIGNATE:

Production Supervisor

CONFIDENTIALITY:

Responsible to preserve and safeguard all confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of employment with Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd.

Responsible to observe and comply with the policies of the Company and applicable legal requirements with respect to confidential information and the protection of privacy

GENERAL:

Demonstrates the Company’s Values in relation to all aspects of the role

Comply with basic systems and procedures for Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd.

Participate in ongoing training as directed by Management

Each Team Member is responsible to report on food safety and/or quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate corrective actions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and…