Packaging Machine Operator - Job Fair

PepsiCo; New Minas; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Comprehensive training and onboarding

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

PepsiCo Foods Canada is hosting a Packaging Machine Operator job fair in New Minas, NS. Attendees will learn about the role, meet the team, and may receive offers within 48 hours after the event.

We welcome motivated individuals to join our manufacturing team. The event will feature on-site interviews and information about career opportunities at PepsiCo Foods Canada.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude or related work experience.
• Ability to work all shifts and weeks.
• Excellent physical conditioning.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player with safety awareness.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the machine is running efficiently.
• Perform regular quality checks and ensure production needs are met.
• Heavy lifting of salt, seasoning bags and film.
• Operate computer-based machinery.
• Produce cases to required specifications.
• Run patrols and monitor line performance.
• Work with team to achieve targets and maintain correct package weights.
• Set up equipment for changeovers.
• Remain on your feet for extended periods and handle boxes, bags and pallet boards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shift flexibility

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Team player

Safety oriented

Attention to detail

Job description

Packaging Machine Operator - Job Fair

Job Locations: CA-NS-New Minas

Overview

Packaging Machine Operator – Job Fair

Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 9798 Highway 1, Greenwich, NS B4P 2R2

Join us for an exciting PepsiCo Foods Job Fair! We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Packaging Machine Operators. This is your chance to meet our team, learn about the role, and start your career with PepsiCo Foods Canada.

How It Works:

• All are welcome to attend the event!
• To RSVP apply to the position here!
• Attend the event, interview with our team, and learn more about PepsiCo!
• Successful candidates will receive job offers within 48 hours of the event!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring machine is running efficiently
• Perform regular quality checks & production needs are met in timely manner
• Heavy lifting of salt, seasoning bags and film will be required
• Operating computer based machinery
• Producing cases to what is required
• Performing running patrols
• Working with team members to achieve targets
• Ensuring package weights are correct
• Setting up the equipment for changeovers
• Employees are also required to be on their feet for long periods of time and to grip and grasp different objects such as boxes, bags of product and pallet boards.

Qualifications

• Previous relatable work experience or any form of mechanical aptitude
• Flexible to work all shifts and workweeks.
• The position requires excellent physical coordination and conditioning
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Safety Oriented
• Attention to Detail

Why Join PepsiCo?

• Competitive wages and benefits
• Comprehensive training and onboarding
• Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotion
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to contribute to products enjoyed by millions of Canadians every day