Bottling Line and Packaging Mechanic

Job description

#BeExtraordinary At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day. Who We Are We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking. We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience. We are currently seeking a Bottling Line Operator and Packaging Mechanic to join our dynamic Operations team in Truro Nova Scotia! The Bottling Operator & Packaging Mechanic is a hands-on technical leader playing a key role in keeping bottling, canning, and packaging lines running smoothly and efficiently. Working closely with the Operations Manager and production team, this role operates, monitors, and fine-tunes bottling, canning and packaging equipment while maintaining safe work practices, quality compliance, HACCP requirements, and line performance. As a senior operator, you’ll provide on-line leadership, support maintenance efforts, help train team members, and play an active role in continuous improvement - ensuring safety, quality, and performance of our operations. Key Responsibilities: Bottling, Canning & Packaging Operations • Operate fillers, rinsers, labelers, packers, and carbonation/carbocooler systems to run wine through the bottling process • Perform all required validations, checks, and documentation to ensure product quality and line readiness • Support bottling, canning and packaging tasks including loading/unloading bottles, labeling, hand-packing, palletizing, and rework • Inspect packaging materials and finished goods to ensure quality and appearance standards are met • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace • Perform routine inventory counts and assist with tracking packaging materials Technical & Equipment Operation • Perform line setups, start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns on all bottling, canning and packaging lines • Conduct hot water and chemical sanitization of fillers, filter housings, and rinsers • Monitor line quality and equipment performance; make PLC inputs and mechanical adjustments to optimize output • Actively monitor operating conditions to maintain efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure top line performance • Assist maintenance during scheduled and unscheduled shutdowns • Participate in the upkeep and maintenance of Bottle Shop areas in collaboration with team members Lead & Team Support • Coordinate line activities to deliver the production schedule through frequent communication with team members • Serve as Packaging Lead, supporting daily production flow and troubleshooting issues • Participate in training and qualification programs for Bottling Operator / Packaging Mechanic roles • Train and mentor other team members as required • Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practices Safety, Quality & Compliance • Ensure safe work practices are followed at all times • Report work-related injuries, hazards, and near misses immediately to management • Maintain quality standards by adhering to SOPs and GMPs • Report any quality concerns promptly to the QC Supervisor • Adhere to and maintain HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) programs and food safety controls • Participate in internal and external (third-party) audits, including audit preparation, execution, and corrective actions as required What this teammate will bring: • High School Diploma or GED • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience or equivalent training in a manufacturing or production environment • Related industry background (e.g., bottling, canning, packaging, millwright, refrigeration, or production line operations) • Experience with packaging quality standards and inspections • Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety systems; audit experience considered an asset • Forklift training or willingness to obtain certification • Strong oral and written communication skills • Mechanical aptitude and strong understanding of safe equipment operation • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without restriction Work Environment: This role operates within a production environment. • Physical Effort - Moderate physical demands, ability to lift up to 22 kg occasionally, frequent standing, bending and walking within a manufacturing plant environment • Physical Environment – Primarily indoor production working environment in close proximity to mechanical, electrical and robotic equipment. Hearing protection and other standard personal protective equipment and GMP attire must be worn • Sensory Attention - Substantial attention to detail while moving inventory; Operation of heavy equipment with high attention to maintaining a safe environment • Mental Stress – Ability to work in a time sensitive, fast-paced environmental with multiple priorities and daily deliverables. • Schedule: Day shifts with occasional schedule adjustments; currently four 10-hour shifts per week, Tuesday–Friday We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation: Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email Equal Opportunity Employment: At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.