Packaging Line Operator

Coldstream Clear Distillery Limited; Truro; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

RRSP matching program

Based in Truro, NS

Collaborative, high-trust team culture

Family business values

Discounts on Coldstream products

Job summary

Coldstream Clear Distillery Limited is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our fast-paced production team in Truro, Nova Scotia. You will oversee the Variety Pack and Canning Line, manage automated packaging equipment and robotic systems, and own your assigned area to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and teamwork as you learn across multiple production positions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a growing Canadian

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, or machine operation experience is an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn and operate automated machinery and robotic systems.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to identify and report equipment, quality, and safety concerns.
• Willingness to learn and work across multiple positions on the Production lines.
• Experience with Lean methodology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Meet established production, quality, safety, and efficiency expectations.
• Complete production paperwork, electronic records, quality checks, and downtime reports.
• Maintain accurate counts of finished product, rejects, damaged packaging, and rework.
• Monitor production performance and communicate significant variances.
• Follow production schedules and communicate issues that may affect production.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures whenever required.
• Wear all required PPE.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Automated machinery

SOPs literacy

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Cross-training

Lean methodologies

WMS / RF scanners

Job description

Coldstream Clear is building a team of leaders who bring exceptional work and value to our operations and our brand.

From our home in Nova Scotia, we’re creating beverages that bring people together and set new standards for taste and innovation. We’re on a mission to deliver better taste and value through constant improvement, guided by a vision to build the most respected and fastest growing refreshment brand in Canada.

If you are passionate about high-quality unique work, continuous improvement, and opportunities to help build an industry leading brand, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Coldstream Clear’s operations team works to maximize efficiency and execute many improvements internally throughout operations. Operations include a main production facility in Truro, Nova Scotia as well as four retail locations in Stewiacke, Dartmouth, Antigonish, and Truro, totaling over 100 employees throughout. We are a very fast-paced, growing company that routinely pushes status quos and industry standards. This is especially true in manufacturing process design, efficiencies, quality, and reliability. We normalize exceptional work and improvements, ensuring our teams are well-resourced to achieve it with the best tools, systems, equipment and processes.

Your Role

We are looking for a Packaging Operator to join our fast-paced production team. reporting to the Production Line Manager, the Packaging Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our Variety Pack and Canning Line, including automated packaging equipment and robotic systems. The successful candidate will take ownership of their assigned equipment and work area while ensuring production meets established safety, quality, efficiency, and production standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet established production, quality, safety, and efficiency expectations.
• Complete production paperwork, electronic records, quality checks, and downtime reports.
• Maintain accurate counts of finished product, rejects, damaged packaging, and rework.
• Monitor production performance and communicate significant variances.
• Follow production schedules and communicate issues that may affect production.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures whenever required.
• Wear all required PPE.

Skills, tools & Systems

• Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, or machine operation experience is an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn and operate automated machinery and robotic systems.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to identify and report equipment, quality, and safety concerns.
• Willingness to learn and work across multiple positions on the Production lines.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or with Lean methodology is an asset.
• Experience with warehouse management systems, RF scanners, or inventory practices is an asset.
• Ability to operate and monitor multiple machines running together.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials within company-defined limits.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs/platforms, and work around production equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE

Success in the role

• Safety: Follow all safety and LOTO requirements.
• Quality: Produce and package product according to established standards.
• Reliability: Arrive prepared and maintain consistent attendance and performance.
• Equipment Ownership: Understand assigned equipment and respond quickly to issues.
• Efficiency: Help minimize downtime and maintain steady production.
• Communication: Speak up promptly about safety, quality, equipment, and production concerns.
• Teamwork: Support coworkers and work toward overall production goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve reliability, changeovers, housekeeping, and efficiency.

What we Offer:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• RRSP matching program
• Based in Truro, Nova Scotia
• A collaborative, high-trust team culture with strong national Marketing support
• A family business that prioritizes the well-being of its employees
• Discounts on all Coldstream products and merchandise

Ready to Raise the Bar?

If you’re ready to bring your best, grow alongside an ambitious Canadian brand, and make an impact with a team that lives its values and creates excellence every day — we can’t wait to hear from you.

Coldstream Clear is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, family status, or any other legally protected status. Candidates must be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.