Located in the picturesque town of St. Jacobs, Heidelberg Foods Ltd. specializes in premium quality, great tasting, shelf stable meat products and meat snacks. We operate out of a state-of-the-art BRC Global Standard certified, federally registered, CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) regulated meat processing facility with additional facilities available in the Kitchener/Waterloo region to support expansion in Canada and internationally.
Heidelberg Foods Ltd. has an opening in its Ready-To-Eat (RTE) production area for a Machine Operator at its St. Jacobs location.
ROLE:
The RTE Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of packaging equipment within the Ready-to-Eat (RTE) department. This position plays a key role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and maintaining production efficiency.
Responsibilities include:
- Operate and monitor packaging equipment, including Repak machines, x-ray systems, case tapers, and scales.
- Complete pre-operational checks, sanitation verification, and equipment readiness.
- Review packaging orders and prepare materials as required for each run.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including counts, lot numbers, and product descriptions.
- Monitor product quality, packaging integrity, and labeling accuracy.
- Assist with changeovers, adjustments, and troubleshooting to maintain efficiency.
- Communicate effectively with the RTE Supervisor, Lead Hand, and other departments (QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, Raw, Office).
- Promote safe work practices and follow all HACCP, GMP, CFIA, and BRC requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
Qualifications & Competencies:
- Minimum of 2 year's experience in the food or meat industry. Preferably with a form-fill-seal thermoforming systems (Repak), Auto labelers, foreign material detection systems (x-ray & metal detection), and scaling systems (e.g. Bizerba).
- Strong knowledge of food safety and quality programs (HACCP, GMP, CFIA, BRC).
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to operate and troubleshoot packaging equipment.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to maintain focus and accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.
- Commitment to workplace safety and safe equipment operation.
- Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Flexibility to assist with various production tasks and shifts when required.
Position is hourly: 40 - 44 hours per week
Day Shift at an hourly rate of $$23.00 - $25.00 (depending upon experience) **Plus Benefits after three-month probationary period.**.
Typical Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30am – 4:00pm or 7:00am – 4:30pm (Shift start times may vary depending upon production schedules.)
Production environment temperature is 4 degrees Celsius or lower. Need to dress appropriately. Freezer jackets are supplied.
We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
