Line Runner

Job Title: Line Runner
Salary Range: CAD$21.63 – CAD$27.00
Working Type: On-Site

PURPOSE OF ROLE
The Line Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and supporting production-line equipment to manufacture products according to production schedules, specifications, food-safety requirements, and quality standards. The role follows established SOPs and work instructions, completes required checks and documentation, identifies routine operational issues, and promptly escalates safety, quality, or equipment concerns to the Line Leader or Production Shift Manager.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Production Operations & Performance
Operate assigned production and packaging equipment safely and according to approved SOPs and work instructions.
Perform equipment start-up, shutdown, product changeovers, and routine operating checks within training and authorization.
Complete assigned production tasks in line with the daily production plan, product specification, and established timeframes.
Load and replenish materials, packaging, and ingredients as required to maintain consistent product flow.
Monitor equipment settings, process conditions, product flow, and finished-product quality during operation.
Clear minor stoppages and make permitted operating adjustments within documented procedures and training.
Identify abnormal equipment conditions, recurring stoppages, material shortages, or process deviations and escalate promptly.
Understand and contribute to line KPIs including output, yield, waste, downtime, quality, and safety.
Complete production records, checks, and system entries accurately and on time.
Maintain a clean, organized work area using GMP, sanitation, and 5S standards.

Teamwork & Communication
Participate in pre-shift meetings, line huddles, and shift handovers.
Communicate production, safety, quality, material, and equipment concerns clearly and promptly.
Work cooperatively with Line Leaders, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehousing, and other operators.
Support the orientation and task training of new employees when requested and within demonstrated competence.
Maintain respectful, professional, and inclusive workplace conduct.

Food Safety & Quality
Comply with HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergen-control, food-safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Verify that products, packaging, labels, date codes, and operating conditions meet specification and customer requirements.
Complete assigned Critical Control Point (CCP) and Quality Control Point (QCP) checks when trained and authorized.
Maintain product, lot, batch, and material traceability throughout the production process.
Identify, segregate, and place affected product on hold according to established procedures.
Report product defects, temperature deviations, contamination risks, or non-conformances immediately.
Maintain complete and accurate production and quality records.

Health, Safety & Compliance
Follow Occupational Health & Safety requirements, company safety procedures, and safe work practices at all times.
Complete assigned pre-operational inspections and equipment safety checks.
Use required PPE and comply with machine guarding, interlock, emergency-stop, and LOTO boundaries.
Report hazards, near misses, unsafe conditions, incidents, and damaged equipment immediately.
Stop work or equipment when an immediate safety, food-safety, or quality risk is identified.
Do not perform repairs, adjustments, or interventions outside documented procedures, training, or authorization.
Participate in incident investigations and corrective-action activities when requested.
Follow WHMIS requirements and food-manufacturing safety standards.

Continuous Improvement & Asset Care
Participate in Lean Manufacturing, waste-reduction, efficiency, and cost-saving activities.
Provide practical improvement suggestions based on operating experience.
Participate in root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities when requested.
Perform approved basic asset-care, cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks within training and authorization.
Support implementation of improvements that enhance safety, quality, service, equipment reliability, and productivity.

KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
Two or more years of manufacturing, food-processing, packaging, or production experience.
Experience operating production or packaging machinery and following equipment work instructions.
Knowledge of HACCP systems, food-safety programs, GMP, sanitation, and quality requirements.
Knowledge of product traceability, lot control, and recall procedures.
Experience working in a KPI-driven manufacturing environment.
Ability to complete production, safety, quality, and traceability records accurately.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize abnormal equipment conditions.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to follow standardized processes and manage multiple assigned priorities.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work safely in a temperature-controlled environment and meet the physical requirements of the position.
Basic digital-system or production-terminal skills.

Desirable
Experience with ERP, MES, or production management systems.
Knowledge of CFIA regulations.
Experience with equipment changeovers, first-line troubleshooting, and basic asset care.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous-improvement experience.
Post-secondary education in Operations, Manufacturing, Food Science, or a related discipline.

WOULD SUIT SOMEONE WHO IS...
Safety-conscious, dependable, and consistent.
Comfortable operating production equipment and following standardized work.
Attentive to detail, product quality, and food-safety requirements.
Calm when responding to stoppages, abnormalities, or changing priorities.
Organized and capable of completing multiple assigned tasks accurately.
Adaptable and willing to learn multiple line positions.
Collaborative and comfortable communicating and escalating concerns.
Interested in equipment performance, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
Accountable for completing assigned work safely and correctly.

Collaboration and Culture Activation
Works respectfully and cooperatively with team members and support functions.
Participates fully in training, cross-training, and competency-development activities.
Supports teamwork and shared accountability for safe, quality production.
Contributes to continuous improvement and a culture of learning.

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.