Packaging and Labels Operator

Hilton Foods; Brantford; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Foods Canada seeks a Packaging and Labels Operator to manage packaging materials and label inventory for production and warehouse operations at our Ontario site. You will ensure materials are available, properly stored, and traceable, while supporting label accuracy and compliance with food safety standards.

You will coordinate with production, quality, and inventory teams, perform regular counts, and uphold FIFO/FEFO controls to minimise disruption and support continuous operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse/manufacturing or food production environments.
• Knowledge of packaging materials and label handling processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to coordinate material flow to support operational demand.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience using warehouse management or ERP systems.
• GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards familiarity.
• Understanding FIFO/FEFO inventory practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage storage, organisation, and staging of packaging materials for production and warehouse operations.
• Ensure materials are available in line with production schedules and demand.
• Maintain organised storage locations for efficiency and traceability.
• Monitor usage and report shortages or risks to continuity.
• Perform regular inventory counts and stock reconciliations.
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO controls.
• Store packaging materials in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Maintain label inventory control across operations.
• Verify labels against production schedules and customer specifications.
• Manage obsolete and damaged labels per site procedures.
• Support accurate label application to prevent errors or non-conformances.
• Investigate label discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• Ensure full traceability of label issuance and consumption.
• Support recall and traceability processes when required.
• Process inventory and material transactions in WMS/ERP.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and inventory teams.
• Provide operational support to adjacent processes, including AGV operations.
• Escalate equipment or system issues affecting material flow.
• Coordinate with Quality and Production during changeovers.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Verify packaging materials meet quality standards before use.
• Report packaging defects, damaged materials, or non-conformances.
• Follow site procedures for handling, traceability, and documentation.
• Support audit readiness related to packaging and label controls.
• Participate in root cause investigations of packaging/inventory discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and material flow.
• Monitor and report KPIs relating to inventory, labeling, and packaging.

Skills

2+ years experience in warehouse/manuf

Attention to detail

Coordination of material flow

Strong communication

Teamwork

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Key Accountabilities

Packaging & Materials Management

Job Title: Packaging and Labels Operator

Salary Range: CAD$45,510. – CAD$56,888.

Working Type: On-Site

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Packaging & Labels Coordinator is responsible for the management, storage, and staging of packaging materials and labels required for production and warehouse operations. The role ensures materials are available, organised, and supplied in line with operational demand. The position maintains control of label inventory and supports accurate label application and usage across processes, working closely with operational teams to ensure continuity of supply and minimise disruption. The role also provides support to adjacent processes, including AGV operations, as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the storage, organisation, and staging of packaging materials required for production and warehouse operations
• Ensure packaging materials are available and supplied in line with production schedules and operational demand
• Maintain organised storage locations to support efficiency and material traceability
• Monitor packaging material usage and report shortages or risks to continuity
• Perform regular inventory counts and stock reconciliations.
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO controls
• Ensure packaging materials are stored in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate control of label inventory across operations
• Verify labels against production schedules, customer specifications, and product requirements prior to release.
• Manage controlled, obsolete, and damaged labels according to site procedures.
• Support accurate label application to prevent errors, rework, or compliance risks
• Investigate label discrepancies and support corrective actions
• Ensure full traceability of label issuance and consumption.
• Support product recall and traceability processes when required.
• Process inventory and material transactions in warehouse management systems.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, and inventory teams to support continuous operations
• Provide operational support to adjacent processes, including AGV operations, where required
• Escalate equipment, automation, or system issues affecting material flow.
• Coordinate closely with Quality and Production teams during product changeovers.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, Food Safety and ensure packaging and label handling complies with food safety, quality, and operational standards
• Verify packaging materials meet quality standards before use.
• Report packaging defects, damaged materials, or non-conformances.
• Follow site procedures related to material handling, traceability, and documentation
• Support audit readiness related to packaging and label controls
• Participate in root cause investigations related to packaging, labeling, or inventory discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and material flow efficiency.
• Monitor, maintain accurate records and report KPIs relating to inventory, labeling, and packaging performance.
• Report issues, shortages, or risks impacting operations.

Essential

• 2+ years of experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or food production environments
• Knowledge of packaging materials and label handling processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to coordinate material flow to support operational demand
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, process-driven environments
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Inventory Leader / Supervisor / Manager.
• Experience using WMS, ERP, or inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Understanding of FIFO/FEFO inventory practices.
• Ability to perform inventory reconciliation and cycle counting activities.

Desirable

• Experience supporting automated or AGV-enabled operations
• Familiarity with inventory or warehouse systems
• Experience in food production or regulated environments

Working Conditions

Production teams Temperature

• Temperature-controlled work environment maintained between 0–2°C
• Moderate noise levels due to AGVs, robotic systems, and material-handling equipment (MHE)
• Ability and willingness to wear mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection and cold-environment PPE

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.