Title: Seasonal Packaging Operator
Department: Packaging
Reports to: Line Leader
Seasonal Opportunity!! Summer Students/Seasonal Help Wanted to Support Peak Operations. Looking for people to join us until September 1st (with the possibility of extension)
Company Background
Carlsberg Canada Inc. (CCI) is the Canadian division of Carlsberg Breweries, the world’s third-largest brewer. With about 300 employees across our Oakville head office and Waterloo brewery, we proudly brew, distribute, and market both Carlsberg and Waterloo products nationwide. In March 2023, Carlsberg Canada acquired Waterloo Brewing Ltd., expanding our operations to include the production, distribution, and commercialization of both Carlsberg and Waterloo products, along with a variety of co-manufacturing partnerships.
At Carlsberg, no matter your role or function, we are driven not only by what we deliver but also by how we work together—this is our Growth Culture. Built on five core principles, our Growth Culture guides the way we work, innovate, and lead, ensuring we continue Brewing for a Better Today and Tomorrow.
Key Responsibilities
- The packaging operator will work in a production team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a high-speed bottling/canning line.
- The production operation includes a variety of individual operator roles and technical processes throughout the production line. The process includes bottle de-palletizing, rinsing, candling, labeling, carton forming, packing using multiple different machines, sealing, pasteurization and palletizing.
- Packaging Operators are expected to be multi-skilled and flexible.
- Operate specified equipment according to company instructions and operating procedures.
- Basic troubleshooting both manually and electronically are required while running equipment.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors both verbally and in writing.
- Participate in training opportunities and cross-training initiatives to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Complete mechanical changeover of equipment.
- The ability to learn and perform job functions within the bottling and canning packaging process is required. The success of the operation depends on the skills and abilities of the production team.
- Physical aspects of the job with constant standing, bending, twisting, lifting, climbing, etc.
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment
Example schedule: 12-hour straight continental shifts either on Days (7am-7pm) or Nights (7pm-7am)
Week 1: 2 days on (Mon & Tues), 2 off (Wed & Thurs), 3 days on (Fri-Sun)
Week 2: 2 days off (Mon & Tues), 2 days on (Wed & Thurs), 3 days off (Fri-Sun)
** Weekend Shift Premium** of $2.00 per hour
**Evening Shift Premium** of $4.00 per hour
Key Qualifications:
- Highly motivated, conscientious, self-managed team player, with experience working in a production team environment
- Reliability and positive attitude – a must
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- 1 year of production experience
- Working knowledge of production equipment and understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Compliance with health & safety and regulatory compliance requirements
- Proven Technical Competency.
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in decision making
- Ability to work in a fast paced setting
- Must be able to stand/bend throughout the workday
- Must be able to work continental shifts; which includes every other weekend.
Perks for Team Members:
- Beer benefit!!
- Discounted company merchandise
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous shift premiums ( $2/hr weekend shift)
CARLSBERG GROUP: BREWING FOR A BETTER TODAY AND TOMORROW
At Carlsberg our diverse perspectives, unique abilities and experiences make us who we are across the Group. With so many iconic brands, we know our differences are what make us stand out. WELCOME YOU is our commitment to promoting this culture and embracing it across all areas of our business. Carlsberg is a place where each of us belongs and where we can be at our best.
For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers, and our brands. We want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive, and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion, disabilities, or any other characteristics
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working non-rotating continental shifts?
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
