Packaging Machine Operator Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You independently operate and maintain at least one process, equipment or systems following autonomous maintenance (AM) standards and use your technical skills to improve line and/or system performance to meet business needs.

How you will contribute

You are a key ingredient in changing how the world snacks. With coaching, you will operate and maintain equipment to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets. You will use execute all standard work processes on your equipment using AM (autonomous maintenance) and PM (progressive maintenance) standards and ensure that safety processes are observed, and that quality assurance activities are performed. You will understand the losses in their area and equipment and report them.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Operating machines with coaching
• Safety and quality standards for operating machines
• Reading and writing, and fluently conversant in the language of communication as appropriate to the site
• Collaborating well in a diverse work environment

More about this role

Packaging Machine Operator

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining high-speed packaging equipment within the cookie and cracker production line while ensuring the highest standards of safety, food quality, machine efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role supports daily production targets by maintaining equipment reliability, performing quality inspections, executing efficient changeovers, and adhering to company manufacturing standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance

Work safely at all times by following all Mondelez safety standards, policies, and procedures.

Comply with LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), health checks, and all workplace health and safety requirements.

Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, reporting unsafe conditions, and supporting corrective actions.

Food Safety & Quality

Ensure compliance with all Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and sanitation standards.

Perform regular quality inspections to verify product specifications and packaging material compliance.

Accurately record and document quality checks in IQS systems.

Maintain line cleanliness and uphold 5S standards throughout the shift.

Machine Operation & Efficiency

Set up, operate, monitor machines to achieve optimal production performance.

Perform efficient product changeovers while minimizing downtime and waste.

Follow established Centerline standards and accurately document machine parameters.

Conduct shiftily pitstop activities including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication to maintain the basic condition of equipment.

Monitor machine performance and report line downtime and stoppages using Shoplogix software.

Perform initial troubleshooting of equipment issues and escalate breakdown concerns when required.

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

Support preventive maintenance (PM) activities including replacement of machine components as required.

Assist in maintaining equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Develop and update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and OPLs (One Point Lessons) to support operational excellence and knowledge sharing.

Flexibility & Team Support

Be available and ready to work flexible hours to support operational needs and cover line gaps as requested.

Demonstrate flexibility to learn and operate other packaging lines when required to support production demands.

Follow instructions from Line Leaders and support additional operational duties as assigned.

Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, quality, and sanitation teams to meet production goals and improve line performance.

Material Handling & Physical Requirements

Safely perform manual handling tasks including lifting and stacking boxes up to 30 lbs.

Capable of operating pallet jacks to safely maneuver skids and materials within the production area.

Ability to stand, bend, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment for extended periods.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience operating packaging or manufacturing equipment in a food production environment preferred.

Strong understanding of safety practices, GMPs, food safety, and quality systems.

Mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation.

Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Positive attitude with willingness to learn and adapt to changing production

Education

High School Diploma

Some post-secondary education is an asset

Working Conditions

Standing, lifting, climbing stairs. You will be expected to clean, participate in the training of new colleagues, and other tasks as required.

This position occurs in a setting of a manufacturing plant environment

Exposure to noise, some dust and variable temperatures is common

The use of personal protective equipment is required, particularly protective footwear, hearing protection, safety goggles, heat resistant gloves, hard hats, and other PPE as required

The use of company mandated uniform is required

Work schedule

Must be able to work all shifts, including continental shifts and weekends.

Salary and Benefits:The expected annualized salary range for this position is $49,105.00 to $68,757.00CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program with a target of 5%with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results, and potential shift premiums and / or overtime.
Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized orfully paid for by the company), including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements.
AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws. This posting is for a current vacancy. This posting is for a current vacancy.Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job TypeRegularManufacturing coreManufacturing