Packaging Operator Labatt Breweries of Canada

The Packaging Operator position at Labatt Breweries of Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is a full-time, on-site role at the brewery’s innovation hub, where you’ll run high-speed machinery to package iconic beers like Budweiser, Corona, and Stanley Park brews. This night shift job (10 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday to Thursday) pays $25.02 CAD per hour, with a $1.10 per hour night premium, potential overtime on weekends, and opportunities for First Aid or Forklift certification bonuses. Responsibilities include operating production lines, troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing changeovers and sanitation (CIPs), tracking material usage, conducting quality checks, and following SOPs. You’ll lift up to 50 lbs, work in an enclosed environment with noise and vibration, and wear PPE like safety shoes and hearing protection. A Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required, with mechanical aptitude and computer skills a plus. It’s a great entry for safety-minded folks with a positive attitude, ready for shift work in a union-supported brewery that’s Canada’s leading beverage maker.

About Company

Labatt Breweries of Canada, founded in 1847 and now part of AB InBev, is Canada’s top brewer with over 3,600 employees, 10 breweries coast-to-coast, and a portfolio of 60+ beers including Budweiser, Stella Artois, and NÜTRL. The Vancouver brewery at 1148 Homer Street is the sole producer of Stanley Park beers and leads ready-to-drink innovations, serving the West Coast with high-quality brews. As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt emphasizes dreaming big, community impact, and employee growth through programs like the Brewery Internship. They offer full health/dental benefits after 6 months, 8.5% pension match, 6 paid personal/sick days, 3 weeks vacation (prorated first year), and perks like fitness memberships and family-forming support up to $20,000.

Job Title

Packaging Operator

Responsibilities

• Run high-speed packaging machinery, troubleshooting mechanical glitches.
• Handle product changeovers and CIP sanitation on can fillers.
• Track packaging materials for usage and loss rates.
• Log machine performance and join process improvement efforts.
• Perform regular quality checks to meet specs.
• Follow all company SOPs and safety rules.
• Lift, stack, and rotate products up to 50 lbs.
• Work in enclosed spaces with noise and vibration.
• Climb ladders, operate forklifts or pallet jacks if certified.
• Adapt to night shifts and potential weekend overtime.
• Participate in hearing conservation programs.
• Report issues and maintain a clean workstation.

Requirements

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent (proof required); post-secondary an asset.

Experience

No prior experience required; mechanical aptitude preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work nights (10 PM-6:30 AM, Sunday-Thursday).
• Comfort with shift work, including overtime.

Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting for production lines.
• Positive attitude and cooperative teamwork.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Discipline and strong attendance record.
• Basic computer skills for supply chain software.
• Physical fitness for lifting, standing, and bending.

Knowledge

• Basics of food safety and quality control.
• Understanding of brewery packaging processes.
• Awareness of PPE usage and enclosed environments.
• Insight into SOP compliance and reporting.
• Familiarity with forklift or pallet jack operation a plus.

Applicant Location

On-site role at Labatt Breweries Vancouver, BC, Canada. Local candidates preferred

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