Bottling and Packaging Technician
About The Position
Andrew Peller Limited (APL) is seeking a Bottling Line + Packaging Technician to join their dynamic Operations team in Truro, Nova Scotia. This is a hands-on, technical role ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the product, the equipment, and the team. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to the success of our bottling, canning, and packaging operations—keeping lines running safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll work alongside a stable, experienced leadership team in a supportive, positive environment that values safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement. APL offers competitive total compensation, on-the-job training and development, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with an industry leader.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience (or equivalent training) in a manufacturing or production environment
- Mechanical aptitude with a strong understanding of safe equipment operation
- Experience with packaging quality standards and inspections
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Nice To Haves
- Experience in bottling, canning, packaging, millwright, refrigeration, or production line operations ideal
- Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems (audit experience is an asset)
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain is an asset
Responsibilities
- Operate fillers, rinsers, labelers, packers, and carbonation/carbocooler systems throughout the bottling process
- Perform required validations, checks, and documentation to ensure quality and line readiness
- Support bottling, canning, and packaging activities including loading/unloading bottles, labeling, hand-packing, palletizing, and rework
- Inspect packaging materials and finished goods to ensure quality and appearance standards are met
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment
- Perform routine inventory counts and assist with tracking packaging materials
- Complete line setups, start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns across bottling, canning, and packaging lines
- Perform hot water and chemical sanitization of fillers, filter housings, and rinsers
- Monitor line performance and quality; make PLC inputs and mechanical adjustments to optimize output
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime
- Support maintenance during scheduled and unscheduled shutdowns
- Participate in the upkeep and maintenance of bottling and packaging areas
- Coordinate line activities to meet production schedules through clear, frequent communication
- Act as Packaging Lead, supporting daily production flow and troubleshooting issues
- Train, mentor, and support other team members
- Participate in qualification programs and continuous improvement initiatives
- Follow and promote safe work practices at all times
- Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly
- Adhere to SOPs, GMPs, and quality standards
- Support HACCP programs and food safety controls
- Participate in internal and external audits, including preparation and corrective actions
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation
- On-the-job training and development
- Opportunity to build a long-term career
- Various benefits, perks and bonus
- Relocation support/reimbursement may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
