Experienced Production Machine Operator (All Shifts)

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Production Employees - Shift Hours: (7am - 3pm) OR (3pm - 11pm) OR (11pm to 7am)
Location: St. Albert, AB

About Us

RW Consumer Products (RWCP) is a proudly Canadian company that provides essential healthcare and household products to a wide range of pharmacies, grocery chains and other mass merchants. Since our humble beginnings in 1919, we have been committed to providing high-quality products that people need and want. Today we have a highly skilled team of approximately 100 people working in our St. Albert and Winnipeg locations.

About the Candidate
We are seeking skilled Production Machine Operators who take pride in going above and beyond to make a positive difference in the health, safety, and well-being of our employees, partners, and communities—both locally and globally. The ideal candidate can be described as:

• 5+ years of experience operating production equipment in a food manufacturing or comparable environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with machinery
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform basic adjustments or minor repairs
• Familiarity with blow molding equipment and/or filling lines is considered an asset
• Dependable individual with a positive outlook and a team-first mindset
• Committed to meeting all regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• Follows company guidelines, policies, and operating procedures with consistency
• Focused on hitting production goals while upholding superior quality standards
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Open to learning and following instructions
• Has access to reliable transportation (public transit may not be available during shift hours)
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Strong English communication skills (spoken and written)

What You’ll Do

• Operate filling machines (liquids and/or salts), ensuring peak performance and efficiency
• Identify and resolve machine issues or safety concerns; complete basic repairs and programming adjustments while escalating complex problems to the Shift Supervisor
• Support the upkeep and maintenance of the full production line
• Assist in staging raw materials for production and confirm material availability prior to start-up
• Ensure packaging guidelines are followed and correct raw materials are used per the Work Order
• Work toward achieving daily production targets
• Record downtime reasons and hours lost; notify the Shift Supervisor if downtime exceeds 15 minutes so corrective action can be taken quickly
• Perform required weight checks, and document lot numbers and expiry dates according to Quality Department requirements
• Ensure accuracy of all production records and paperwork
• Submit completed Work Orders promptly
• Verify finished products meet customer quality expectations (tight caps, centered labels, correct weights, accurate lot numbers/expiry dates, etc.)
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of production lines and surrounding areas (Label Room, Sanitation Room, etc.), including ensuring aisles remain clear and disposing of garbage/cardboard
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate protective and hygienic gear
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Carry out line setups and product changeovers as needed
• Perform rework or re-cooping tasks on non-conforming product
• Return leftover raw materials to proper storage areas at the end of production runs
• Complete product formulations when required
• Help maintain warehouse organization, including sweeping floors, wrapping pallets, and palletizing finished goods
• Support warehouse operations by retrieving and returning raw materials for storage
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Secondary Duties
Assist with maintaining production at any workstation on the line, which may include:

• Feeding and properly spacing containers onto the line
• Sealing containers
• Packing finished goods
• Assembling cartons
• Labeling or assisting with label/tape changes
• Moving finished pallets into Post-Production Hold Area
• Updating codes on coders

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain standing for extended periods
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs

The successful candidate will enjoy our teamwork environment and our comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience with blowmolding or filing lines?
• Do you have experience troubleshooting and fixing small issues that may come up?
• Do you have a mechanical background or experience working with machinery?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person