Packaging and Labels Operator

Hilton Food Group; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

HiltonFoods Canada in Brantford, Canada, is seeking a Packaging and Labels Operator to manage packaging materials and label control within production and warehouse operations.

You will collaborate with production, quality, and inventory teams, ensure accuracy, follow GMP/HACCP standards, and support continuous improvement and AGV related tasks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse, manufacturing, or food production.
• Knowledge of packaging materials and label handling.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Coordinate material flow to meet demand.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience using WMS, ERP, or inventory systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety.
• Understanding FIFO/FEFO inventory practices.
• Inventory reconciliation and cycle counting experience.
• Desirable: AGV/automation support experience.
• Desirable: familiarity with warehouse systems.
• Desirable: experience in food production or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the storage, organisation, and staging of packaging materials for production and warehouse operations.
• Ensure packaging materials are available and supplied per production schedules.
• Maintain organised storage locations and support traceability.
• Monitor packaging material usage and report shortages or risks to continuity.
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO controls and ensure packaging materials meet safety standards.
• Maintain accurate label inventory and verify labels against schedules and specs.
• Support label application to prevent errors and investigate discrepancies.
• Process inventory transactions in warehouse systems and support AGV operations.
• Escalate equipment or system issues affecting material flow and coordinate changeovers.
• Follow GMP, HACCP and food safety procedures; support audit readiness.

Skills

Material flow coordination

WMS/ERP experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Inventory reconciliation

FIFO/FEFO proficiency

GMP HACCP knowledge

Label handling knowledge

Food production experience

Job description

Job Title: Packaging and LabelsOperator

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

Working Type: On-Site

PURPOSEOF ROLE

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

Packaging& Materials Management

• Manage the storage,organisation, and staging of packaging materials required for productionand warehouse operations
• Ensure packagingmaterials are available and supplied in line with production schedules andoperational demand
• Maintain organisedstorage locations to support efficiency and material traceability
• Monitor packagingmaterial usage and report shortages or risks to continuity
• Perform regularinventory counts and stock reconciliations.
• Maintain FIFO/FEFOcontrols
• Ensure packagingmaterials are stored in accordance with food safety requirements.

Label Control& Accuracy

• Maintain accuratecontrol of label inventory across operations
• Verify labels againstproduction schedules, customer specifications, and product requirementsprior to release.
• Manage controlled,obsolete, and damaged labels according to site procedures.
• Support accurate labelapplication to prevent errors, rework, or compliance risks
• Investigate labeldiscrepancies and support corrective actions
• Ensure fulltraceability of label issuance and consumption.
• Support product recalland traceability processes when required.

OperationalSupport & Coordination

• Process inventory andmaterial transactions in warehouse management systems.
• Work closely withproduction, warehouse, and inventory teams to support continuousoperations
• Provide operationalsupport to adjacent processes, including AGV operations, where required
• Escalate equipment,automation, or system issues affecting material flow.
• Coordinate closelywith Quality and Production teams during product changeovers.

Safety,Quality & Compliance

• Follow GMP, HACCP,Food Safety and ensure packaging and label handling complies with foodsafety, quality, and operational standards
• Verify packagingmaterials meet quality standards before use.
• Report packagingdefects, damaged materials, or non-conformances.
• Follow site proceduresrelated to material handling, traceability, and documentation
• Support auditreadiness related to packaging and label controls

ProcessImprovement & Reporting

• Participate in rootcause investigations related to packaging, labeling, or inventorydiscrepancies.
• Identify opportunitiesto improve inventory accuracy and material flow efficiency.
• Monitor, maintain accuraterecords and report KPIs relating to inventory, labeling, and packagingperformance.
• Report issues,shortages, or risks impacting operations.

KEYEXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

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

HiltonFoods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion andare committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At HiltonFoods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people withdisabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates takingpart in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodationduring the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. Allrequests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled ina confidential manner at all times.