Posted 3 months ago
Equipment Operator - Packaging
@ Arterra Wines Canada, Inc.
St. Catharines, Ontario
Overview
Arterra Wines Canada is hiring a production worker for its VinFirst site in St. Catharines, starting September 1, 2026, to support a production line expansion. The role operates packaging equipment, stocks lines, palletizes product and performs Clean-in-Place sanitation under food safety protocols. The posting states full-time, with a budgeted pay range of $22.75 to $29.50 per hour, and mentions one contract role as well.
Pay:
$22.75–$29.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate production and packaging equipment to safety and quality standards
- Stock production lines and monitor processes for issues
- Palletize finished products manually or with vacuum assistance
- Perform Clean-in-Place procedures on tanks and filling equipment
- Complete cleanup and sanitation records
Requirements summary:
- Physical ability to lift 30 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to operate production equipment safely
- Understanding of workplace health and safety practices
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Reliable attendance and ability to work in a team
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Arterra Wines Canada, Inc.
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Full company description
As the country’s leading producer and marketer of award-winning, globally recognized Canadian and imported wines, our core purpose is what drives why we do what we do: we believe creating wine is a shared passion. Enjoying wine, a shared pleasure. WHERE WE ARE TODAY Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford. We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine. *** En tant que premier producteur et distributeur de vins canadiens et importés primés et reconnus dans le monde entier, notre objectif principal est ce qui nous pousse à faire ce que nous faisons : nous pensons que la création de vin est une passion partagée. Apprécier le vin, un plaisir partagé. OÙ NOUS EN SOMMES AUJOURD'HUI Notre mission est simple : créer des marques que les gens aiment. En fait, sept des 20 marques les plus importantes au Canada font fièrement partie de la famille Arterra Wines Canada : Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino et Kim Crawford. Nous avons plus de 140 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie vinicole canadienne, avec cinq domaines viticoles à travers le pays et plus de 1 700 acres de vignobles de première qualité. Nous connaissons la viticulture et ses dernières innovations et, surtout, nous savons ce que les consommateurs canadiens recherchent dans une bouteille de vin.
- LinkedIn followers
- 26,356
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 747
- Reported office locations
- 441 Courtneypark Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2V3, CA
- 1825 Boundary Road, Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 3Y7, CA
- 175 Chemin Marieville, Rougemont, Quebec J0L 1M0, CA
- 7857 Tucelnuit Drive, PO Box 1650, Oliver, British Columbia V0H 1T2, CA
- 4887 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6N8, CA
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- 1499 Line 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0, CA
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- Business categories
- Wine And Spirits
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Arterra Wines Canada
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- 0
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As the country’s leading producer and marketer of award-winning, globally recognized Canadian and imported wines, our core purpose is what drives why we do what we do: we believe creating wine is a shared passion. Enjoying wine, a shared pleasure. WHERE WE ARE TODAY Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1874 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 80 |
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Job Description:
Role: Production Worker, General Labour
Location: VinFirst, St. Catharines
Start: September 1, 2026
Reports To: Production Manager
Why Join Arterra Wines?
At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we’re looking for people who do the same.
VinFirst was opened in 2006 and acquired by Arterra Wines Canada in 2021, is a business focused on sustainable and alternative packaging solutions. The company provides both Tetra Pak and canning line capabilities, supporting flexible packaging options for beverage products while aligning with growing demand for environmentally conscious formats.
We are hiring two (2) enthusiastic Production Workers for a production line expansion, one (1) full time role and one (1) contract role.
Who You Are:
- A reliable and hardworking team player who takes pride in producing quality work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and product quality.
- Able to work well independently and collaboratively.
- Willing to support operational needs as required.
Role Overview:
- Operate production and packaging equipment while adhering to established safety, quality, and operating standards.
- Stock production lines with required components and materials to ensure a smooth and continuous flow of production.
- Monitor production processes and identify potential issues that may impact efficiency, quality, or safety.
- Perform manual and/or vacuum-assisted palletizing of finished products.
- Conduct Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures on equipment, including tanks, production lines, and filling equipment, following established sanitation and food safety protocols.
- Receive and transfer product as required to support production operations.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including product recapture, waste handling, and proper disposal procedures.
- Ensure a continuous flow of product to optimize packaging line performance and minimize downtime.
- Complete production cleanup activities and prepare equipment and work areas for the next product run or the following day's production.
- Accurately complete required production, quality, and sanitation records.
- Follow all company policies, safety regulations, food safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, food processing, or industrial experience is considered an asset.
- Physical ability to work within a manufacturing environment.
- Physical ability to regularly lift and move 30 lbs, and occasionally 50 lbs
- Ability to operate production equipment safely and effectively.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
What You Can Expect From Us:
- Competitive wages.
- Creative incentive programs.
- Flexible hours.
- Full training and exciting long-term career opportunities.
- Fun culture and environment.
- Wine education, training, and tastings.
- An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility.
Compensation:
Budgeted Range – $22.75/hr to $29.50/hr. The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.
Accessibility:
We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
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