BackUp operator

Mondelez International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Vacation days

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking a Backup Operator in Ontario to operate and maintain production processes per AM/PM standards, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to GMP, and flexibility to support multiple lines.

The position targets candidates enrolled in a post-secondary program, with training provided on the job. The workplace follows a continental night shift with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing skills; fluency in site language as appropriate.
• Familiarity with safety and quality standards for operating machines.
• Able to collaborate effectively in a diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain assigned production equipment and systems, with coaching as needed.
• Support safety, quality, and GMP compliance on the line.
• Provide relief coverage and collaborate in a fast-paced team.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow maintenance procedures.

Skills

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary student

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You independently operate and maintain at least one process, equipment or systems following autonomous maintenance (AM) standards and use your technical skills to improve line and/or system performance to meet business needs.

How you will contribute

You are a key ingredient in changing how the world snacks. With coaching, you will operate and maintain equipment to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets. You will use execute all standard work processes on your equipment using AM (autonomous maintenance) and PM (progressive maintenance) standards and ensure that safety processes are observed, and that quality assurance activities are performed. You will understand the losses in their area and equipment and report them.

What you will bring

• Operating machines with coaching
• Safety and quality standards for operating machines
• Reading and writing, and fluently conversant in the language of communication as appropriate to the site
• Collaborating well in a diverse work environment

More about this role

As a Backup Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining production processes and equipment while ensuring full compliance with all health, safety, and food safety standards. You will independently manage at least one production process, piece of equipment, or system-utilizing both Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Progressive Maintenance (PM) standards to optimize performance and meet business objectives. The Operator must maintain working knowledge of all lines, processes, and equipment within the department and may be assigned to any area based on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

• Independently operate and maintain assigned production equipment and systems.
• Execute all standard work processes in accordance with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) procedures.
• Identify, report, and address equipment-related losses while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Ensure strict compliance with all health and safety regulations within your designated area.
• Always uphold food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Perform quality assurance checks on equipment and finished products to maintain the highest standards.

Support & Collaboration

• Provide relief coverage for other operators on the production line as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with team members in a diverse, fast-paced work environment.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support overall production goals.

Cleaning & Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by performing routine general cleaning duties in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Education

Currently enrolled as a student in a post-secondary program.

Experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset but is not required.

Training

Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.

Work Environment

This position requires working on a Continental Night Shift schedule. Please note that travel to and from the workplace is the responsibility of the individual.

Salary and Benefits

The expected hourly rate for this position is $27,82 CAD. In addition to base hourly rate, this position has the potential to earn shift premiums and / or overtime depending on the shift and schedule. Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, and vacation and holiday entitlements. AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws. This posting is for a current vacancy.

Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In additi