Production Operator ($30.60/HR CAD, Continental Schedule)

Job Description Summary:

The role of the Production Operator-l will be part of our Fairlife dairy production plant in Peterborough, Ontario and will be required to effectively operate, troubleshoot, clean, maintain and optimize manufacturing equipment within processing and packaging operations. 

The Production Operator plays a key role in the identification of performance issues and actively contributes to the resolution of problems and the continuous improvement of the plant performance. This is accomplished through strict adherence to prescribed equipment operating parameters, closely monitoring the performance of the process equipment, and taking action to reduce occurrences of both efficiency and/or material losses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor multiple processing and packaging systems including fillers, homogenizers, batching equipment, heat treatment systems, labelers, casers, and CIP equipment.
• Diagnose machine alarms and performance issues using operator consoles, system reports, and error logs to perform efficient troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Perform all Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures, chemical testing, sanitation tasks, and documentation while maintaining GMP and safety compliance standards.
• Conduct equipment setup, changeovers, preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs to ensure optimal production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Safely operate forklifts and coordinate material handling to support continuous production operations.
• Complete quality checks, compositional testing, and accurate production documentation to maintain product and operational standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams and cross-functional departments to resolve operational challenges and improve plant performance and efficiency.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environments while following SOPs, Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, and all workplace safety requirements.

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required

Functional Skills:

• Ability to bend, lift and/or twist
• Ability to work on multiple levels, such as catwalks, ladders, etc. and ability to work in extreme temperatures
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Standing and walking for continuous periods, including 8-hour, 10-hour or 12-hour shifts or required necessary hours
• Ability to work 8-hour, 10-hour or 12-hour shifts or required necessary hours to meet the business requirements
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner while ensuring achievement of Quality, Service and Cost objectives
• Ability to work in a team environment

Coca-Cola Limited is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We have a number of programs and policies in place to support this goal. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact our HR Shared Service team by calling 1-877-677-6774. Coca-Cola Limited will consult with all applicants with a disability who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided considers the applicants individual accessibility needs.

Skills:

Location(s):

Canada

City/Cities:

Peterborough

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

August 23, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.