Packaging machine operator Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Machine Operator – Automated Manufacturing (Full-Time)

Location: Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
Pay Rate: $21.00 – $24.00 / hour (commensurate with experience) + 4% weekly vacation payout
Shift Options: Day, Afternoon, or Night shifts available (Consistent, Full-Time Hours)

Why Join the Team?
Looking for an exciting new opportunity an industry-leading manufacturing facility in Kitchener-Waterloo? Our partner client is actively scaling up production and seeking motivated Machine Operators to join their growing team.

Whether you bring years of industrial machinery experience or have strong mechanical aptitude and an eagerness to upskill on automated systems, this opportunity provides a predictable schedule, strong earnings, and real stability.

Advantages
- Competitive Compensation: Start earning $21.00 to $23.00/hr, with initial rates pegged directly to your technical background.
- Direct Payouts Every Week: Receive direct deposits weekly, including your 4% vacation pay accrued and paid out on every paycheck.
- Guaranteed, Steady Hours: Enjoy full-time scheduling certainty without on-call shifts, plus optional overtime to boost your earnings.
- Work-Life Alignment: Select fixed Day, Afternoon, or Night schedules that fit your lifestyle.
- On-the-Job Technical Growth: Gain valuable hands-on expertise operating advanced automated production equipment.

Responsibilities
- System & Equipment Operation: Prepare, run, and oversee automated industrial machinery to maintain smooth production flow.
- Quality Assurance Checks: Conduct thorough visual and dimensional inspections to ensure all outputs meet precise specification standards.
- Basic Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve minor equipment disruptions swiftly to limit line delays.
- Safe Operations: Maintain an orderly work zone and strictly execute all Health & Safety (OHSA) guidelines.
- Cross-Functional Communication: Partner with warehouse and material handling teams to meet daily shop-floor goals.

Qualifications
- Relevant Background: Hands-on machine operation or general assembly experience within a fast-moving plant or industrial setup.
- Technical Aptitude: Comfort around automated systems, high-speed lines, and basic hand/power tools.
- Dependability: Proven track record of punctuality, reliable attendance, and strong work ethic.
- Safety Focus: A proactive mindset regarding workplace hazard awareness and team safety.
- Flexibility: Capable of maintaining focus and efficiency in an energetic manufacturing environment.

Summary
Ready to Get Started? Take charge of your career path with a dynamic team driving the local industrial sector forward in Kitchener-Waterloo.

How to Apply:
- Hit Apply Now to upload your updated resume.
- Explore additional industrial roles across the region at www.randstad.ca.
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Note* This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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