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PLE Operator
@ YA YA Foods Corp
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Ya YA Foods Corp is hiring a full-time PLE Operator to monitor and tend packing line equipment in a food and beverage manufacturing plant. The work covers straw applicators, shrink wrappers, case sealers, palletizers and coding machines, plus stocking supplies and keeping records. Grade 12 or equivalent and English reading, writing and speaking are required, and experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor packing line equipment and keep supplies stocked
- Load finished products onto pallets manually
- Check conveyors and clear equipment obstructions
- Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, sanitary condition
- Complete start-up, cleaning, downtime and quality check records
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent education
- Stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs
- Learn multiple operating machines and basic troubleshooting
- Read, write and speak clearly in English
- Food or product manufacturing machine operator experience preferred
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- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 30 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
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YA YA Foods Corp
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Full company description
Scalable Beverage & Liquid Food Manufacturing Across North America At Ya YA Foods Corp., we partner with leading brands to bring high-quality, innovative beverage and liquid food products to market—efficiently and at scale. With nearly 40 years of industry expertise and 15 years of operations in Toronto, 1 year in Belleville, and 3 years in Ogden (U.S.), we are a trusted co-manufacturing partner for mid-sized companies and global brands alike. Our 500,000+ sq. ft. of production space is powered by advanced technologies, including Aseptic PET, Tetra Pak, and Hot Fill PET, enabling flexibility across formats and volumes, from 200ml functional drinks to 2L family-sized beverages. What we offer: - End-to-end partnership: innovation, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution support - Broad product capabilities: broths, smoothies, dairy-based, sports, and plant-based beverages - Multi-format, multi-size production flexibility - Cross-border manufacturing in Canada and the U.S. We pride ourselves on agility, quality, and the strength of our people, delivering solutions that help brands launch, scale, and grow with confidence. 👉 Looking for a manufacturing partner? Let’s connect. 👉 Interested in joining our team? Explore our open roles and grow with us.
- LinkedIn followers
- 33,150
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 562
- Reported office locations
- 450-B Kipling Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M8Z 5E1, CA
- 450 N Depot Dr, Ogden, Utah 84404, US
- 540 College St E, NA, Belleville, Ontario K8N 0A3, CA
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Food Processing
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- YA YA Foods Corp
- Ya Ya Foods USA LLC
- Ya YA Foods Corp.
- Specialties
- Aseptic PET
- Tetra Pak
- Low Acid Processing & Filling
- High Acid Processing & Filling
- Organics
- and Halal & Kosher
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Scalable Beverage & Liquid Food Manufacturing Across North America At Ya YA Foods Corp., we partner with leading brands to bring high-quality, innovative beverage and liquid food products to market—efficiently and at scale. With nearly 40 years of industry expertise and 15 years of operations in Toronto, 1 year in Belleville, and 3 years in Ogden (U.S.), we are a trusted co-manufacturing partner for mid-sized…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2009 |
| Specialties | Aseptic PETTetra PakLow Acid Processing & FillingHigh Acid Processing & FillingOrganicsand Halal & Kosher |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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About Ya YA Foods:
Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com
A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
- Build a career, not just have a job
- Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
- Become part of a teamwork focused culture
- Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path
Reports to: Sr. Operations Manager
Responsibilities
- Monitor packing line equipment such as straw applicators, shrink wrappers, case sealer, palletizers, and bar & date coding machines.
- Ensure all supplies (straws, glue, etc.) are stocked and refilled for production.
- Manually load trays of finished products on pallets, prepare stock for palletizing procedure.
- Check conveyors prior to production to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
- Inspect operating equipment to identify and resolve obstructions to resume operations.
- Alert mechanic if equipment malfunctions and work with them to correct problem.
- Maintain all equipment and work areas in a clean and sanitary condition by following proper cleaning procedures.
- Perform work in safe and efficient manner.
- Ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately, start-up and cleaning checklist, downtime sheets, and quality check sheets.
- Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
- Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Profile
- Grade 12 or equivalent level of education
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, and do light lifting (up to 30 lbs)
- Ability to learn multiple pieces of operating equipment and basic trouble-shooting techniques
- Ability to work with and communicate well with others (ability to read, write and speak clearly in English)
- Attention to detail
- Experience as a machine operator in a food manufacturing or product manufacturing is preferred
- Good knowledge of HACCP is an asset (training will be provided otherwise)
- Experience in a warehouse environment is an asset
- NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit.
Why Join Us
We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people, some of whom have been a part of our team for over 25-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers
Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.
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