Process Operator Lead Hand in Newmarket | $70K/year (2025-05-01)

IS2 Staffing Services; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the beverage industry is seeking 4 Process Operator Lead Hands to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading a team of process operators, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on excellence and sustainability, this position offers a direct hire opportunity and a competitive benefits package. If you are passionate about quality and innovation in beverage production, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to a growing and supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Benefits Package

Direct Hire Opportunity

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of leadership or lead hand experience required.
• Strong understanding of processing equipment and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of process operators during production runs.
• Operate and monitor beverage processing and packaging equipment.
• Ensure production targets and safety guidelines are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Understanding of Processing Equipment

Education

Experience in Food/Beverage Processing

1-2 Years of Leadership Experience

Job description

Are you passionate about crafting high-quality beverages that people love? Whether it’s sparkling water, juices, or electrolyte drinks, IS2 is recruiting for a company whose focus is always on excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We’re looking for 4 driven Process Operator Lead Hands to help lead their production team and ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operations on the floor.

Shifts:

• Morning Shift Team: Mon to Thurs 7:00am-7:30pm
• Night Shift Team: Mon to Thurs 7:00pm to 7:30am
• Morning Shift Team: Thurs to Sunday 7:00am to 7:30pm
• Night Shift Team: Thurs to Sunday 7:00pm to 7:30am

• Thursdays: 6-hour shifts*
• Total of 42 hours per week*

Why this position?

• Competitive wages & benefits package
• Direct hire opportunity
• Be part of a growing, supportive team that values innovation and quality

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of process operators during daily production runs
• Operate, monitor, and adjust beverage processing and packaging equipment
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety guidelines are consistently met
• Act as a liaison between operators and supervisors for clear communication and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate production records, downtime logs, and quality check documentation
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of leadership or lead hand experience
• Experience in food/beverage processing or manufacturing is an asset
• Strong understanding of processing equipment and quality/safety standards
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Experience in measuring and working with EBV is an asset

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