About us
Stephano Group Ltd. is a leading North American private label manufacturer specializing in high-quality cereals and snacks. With a strong focus on excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional products tailored to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our commitment to quality, food safety, and service has established us as a trusted name in the food manufacturing industry.
We take pride in fostering a safe, respectful, and collaborative workplace where employees are valued and empowered to grow.
We are seeking a skilled Line Lead / Machine Operator to join our growing team. This role is for our afternoon shift from 5:00 PM to 2:30 AM, Monday to Friday.
What We Value
- Commitment to food safety and product quality
- Teamwork and accountability
- Continuous improvement and efficiency
- Respectful and inclusive workplace culture
- Safety-first mindset in all operations
Responsibilities
- Works with fellow staff to ensure a high-quality product is safely produced.
- Responsible for organizing line set up including all materials required for running the production line safely and efficiently.
- Assists in organizing all materials for the scheduled shift.
- Responsible for the overall monitoring of product quality and food safety to ensure the product is produced by company standards.
- Ensuring safe operation of equipment by completing visual inspections and reporting any safety concerns to supervisor or management immediately.
- Maintains overall line workflow by monitoring manufacturing process; sets processing variables by making adjustments to machines to increase efficiency; monitors team for safety.
- Completes production plan by meeting targets and deadlines set out by Production Supervisor.
- Maintains and follows HACCP program and quality checks including Metal Detector (Critical Control Point).
- Maintains and follows the Corporate Quality Management System.
- Adheres to company food standard policies.
- Supervises the employees on the production shift
- Assists in completing weight and temperature checks.
- Always ensures good housekeeping at the site
- Responsible for completing all required documents accurately, and in a timely manner including pre-operational checks, and quality checks.
- Displays and adheres to strict Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- 1 year experience operating a machine.
- Prior experience in food manufacturing preferred.
- Good practical knowledge of GMP, HACCP and Food Safety.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge to diagnose and troubleshoot minor adjustments of equipment.
- Ability to bend, reach, twist, push, grip, pull repetitively, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work on feet for duration of shift.
- Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships and work effectively with others.
- Willing to be flexible with working hours as workflow demands.
Stephano Group Ltd. is committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
This posting reflects a current employment opportunity. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to notify the recruiter so appropriate arrangements can be made.
The salary range listed in this posting represents the expected compensation for this position based on market conditions and internal considerations. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.21-$19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Experience:
- Food processing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
