Line Runner

Hilton Foods; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion

Accommodations available

Job summary

Hilton Foods Canada is seeking a Line Runner to operate and monitor production-line equipment on-site in Brantford, Ontario. You will follow SOPs, complete checks, and help ensure food-safety and quality standards are met during daily production.

You’ll log production data, support line changes, cooperate with Line Leaders and Quality teams, and participate in safety and continuous-improvement activities. The role requires at least two years of manufacturing experience and a proactive approach

Qualifications

• Two or more years of manufacturing or food-processing experience.
• Experience operating production or packaging machinery.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, sanitation and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of product traceability, lot control and recall procedures.
• Experience in KPI-driven manufacturing environments.
• Ability to complete production, safety, quality, and traceability records accurately.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize abnormal equipment conditions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow standardized processes and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned production and packaging equipment safely and per SOPs.
• Perform start-up, shutdown, changeovers, and routine checks.
• Complete production tasks matching daily production plan and timelines.
• Load and replenish materials, packaging, and ingredients as needed.
• Monitor equipment settings, process conditions, and product quality.
• Identify and escalate abnormal conditions or shortages.
• Contribute to line KPIs and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area per GMP and 5S standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Food-processing knowledge

Quality focus

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Production terminals

Job description

Job Title: Line Runner

Salary Range: CAD$21.63 – CAD$27.00

Working Type: On-Site

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Line Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and supporting production-line equipment to manufacture products according to production schedules, specifications, food-safety requirements, and quality standards. The role follows established SOPs and work instructions, completes required checks and documentation, identifies routine operational issues, and promptly escalates safety, quality, or equipment concerns to the Line Leader or Production Shift Manager.

Key Accountabilities

Production Operations & Performance

• Operate assigned production and packaging equipment safely and according to approved SOPs and work instructions.
• Perform equipment start-up, shutdown, product changeovers, and routine operating checks within training and authorization.
• Complete assigned production tasks in line with the daily production plan, product specification, and established timeframes.
• Load and replenish materials, packaging, and ingredients as required to maintain consistent product flow.
• Monitor equipment settings, process conditions, product flow, and finished-product quality during operation.
• Clear minor stoppages and make permitted operating adjustments within documented procedures and training.
• Identify abnormal equipment conditions, recurring stoppages, material shortages, or process deviations and elevate promptly.
• Understand and contribute to line KPIs including output, yield, waste, downtime, quality, and safety.
• Complete production records, checks, and system entries accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area using GMP, sanitation, and 5S standards.

Teamwork & Communication

• Participate in pre-shift meetings, line huddles, and shift handovers.
• Communicate production, safety, quality, material, and equipment concerns clearly and promptly.
• Work cooperatively with Line Leaders, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehousing, and other operators.
• Support the orientation and task training of new employees when requested and within demonstrated competence.
• Maintain respectful, professional, and inclusive workplace conduct.

Food Safety & Quality

• Comply with HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergen-control, food-safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify that products, packaging, labels, date codes, and operating conditions meet specification and customer requirements.
• Complete assigned Critical Control Point (CCP) and Quality Control Point (QCP) checks when trained and authorized.
• Maintain product, lot, batch, and material traceability throughout the production process.
• Identify, segregate, and place affected product on hold according to established procedures.
• Report product defects, temperature deviations, contamination risks, or non-conformances immediately.
• Maintain complete and accurate production and quality records.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Follow Occupational Health & Safety requirements, company safety procedures, and safe work practices at all times.
• Complete assigned pre-operational inspections and equipment safety checks.
• Use required PPE and comply with machine guarding, interlock, emergency-stop, and LOTO boundaries.
• Report hazards, near misses, unsafe conditions, incidents, and damaged equipment immediately.
• Stop work or equipment when an immediate safety, food-safety, or quality risk is identified.
• Do not perform repairs, adjustments, or interventions outside documented procedures, training, or authorization.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective-action activities when requested.
• Follow WHMIS requirements and food-manufacturing safety standards.

Continuous Improvement & Asset Care

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, waste-reduction, efficiency, and cost-saving activities.
• Provide practical improvement suggestions based on operating experience.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities when requested.
• Perform approved basic asset-care, cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks within training and authorization.
• Support implementation of improvements that enhance safety, quality, service, equipment reliability, and productivity.

Essential

KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Two or more years of manufacturing, food-processing, packaging, or production experience.
• Experience operating production or packaging machinery and following equipment work instructions.
• Knowledge of HACCP systems, food-safety programs, GMP, sanitation, and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of product traceability, lot control, and recall procedures.
• Experience working in a KPI-driven manufacturing environment.
• Ability to complete production, safety, quality, and traceability records accurately.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize abnormal equipment conditions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow standardized processes and manage multiple assigned priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work safely in a temperature-controlled environment and meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Basic digital-system or production-terminal skills.

Desirable

• Experience with ERP, MES, or production management systems.
• Knowledge of CFIA regulations.
• Experience with equipment changeovers, first-line troubleshooting, and basic asset care.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous-improvement experience.
• Post-secondary education in Operations, Manufacturing, Food Science, or a related discipline.

Would Suit Someone Who Is...

• Safety-conscious, dependable, and consistent.
• Comfortable operating production equipment and following standardized work.
• Attentive to detail, product quality, and food-safety requirements.
• Calm when responding to stoppages, abnormalities, or changing priorities.
• Organized and capable of completing multiple assigned tasks accurately.
• Adaptable and willing to learn multiple line positions.
• Collaborative and comfortable communicating and escalating concerns.
• Interested in equipment performance, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Accountable for completing assigned work safely and correctly.

Collaboration and Culture Activation

• Works respectfully and cooperatively with team members and support functions.
• Participates fully in training, cross-training, and competency-development activities.
• Supports teamwork and shared accountability for safe, quality production.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and a culture of learning.

Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.