Processing Operator

Location: 3543 Nashua Dr, Mississauga, ON L4V 1R1 

Language of work: English 

Wage: $19.25/hour  

Benefits: Group Insurance (Dental, Health & Paramedical), Discounts on Products, Wellness Program (Includes Corporate Discount to Goodlife)  

Hours: Full‑time, 30–40+ hours/week; rotating morning/afternoon/night shifts as . 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Vacancies: 7 

About Greenhouse:

Greenhouse is a plant-based beverage company and Certified B Corporation headquartered in Toronto. Founded in 2014, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. Our goal is to make it simple to savour the present while looking out for a healthy future—ours, and that of our planet. 

As a company, Greenhouse is committed to ensuring that all people-related processes such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and so forth are administered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, or age. We value an inclusive workplace and will ensure our practices and policies uphold just this. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations are available. 

Job Overview: 

As a Processing Operator at Greenhouse, you play a hands-on role in the daily production of our plant-based juices and milks, ensuring every batch is made safely, accurately, and to our high quality standards. You are responsible for key processing activities such as batching ingredients, mixing recipes, operating processing systems, and preparing product for downstream filling and packaging. 

In this role, you will regularly operate and monitor high-speed processing equipment and use HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems to run production lines, adjust settings, and control parameters such as flow rates, temperatures, mixing times, tank levels, and pump operation. You will ensure that all product is processed according to established recipes and production requirements, while maintaining consistency from batch to batch. 

The Processing Operator is also responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe environment, completing sanitation and pre-operational checks, and documenting production data accurately. By following GMP, HACCP, and food safety protocols, you help ensure Greenhouse delivers safe, high-quality products that support our mission of helping people grow their healthiest lives through daily habits. 

Statement of Work & Responsibilities: 

Production Execution 

• Work efficiently and safely to meet daily production targets. 

• Carry out assigned production tasks, including moving, prepping, weighing materials, and 

• operating various production equipment. 

• Read, understand, and accurately follow recipe sheets and standard operating procedures (SOPs). 

• Record process variables at required intervals and escalate any non-conformances promptly. 
  

Equipment and Tools Operation 

• Operate and monitor high-speed production and processing equipment used in batching, mixing, blending, transferring, and processing plant-based beverages. 

• Use HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems to start, stop, and adjust equipment parameters such as flow rates, temperatures, mixing times, tank levels, and pump speeds to ensure production meets recipe specifications and quality standards. 

• Safely operate powered material-handling equipment, including: 

• Forklift: Used to load and unload raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials; move pallets of finished goods; and stage materials for production. Perform daily pre-operational inspections and follow all warehouse safety protocols. 

• Drum Lifter / Drum Handler: Used to safely lift, tilt, and position ingredient drums (e.g., liquid concentrates, oils, or syrups) for transfer into batching tanks. Ensure proper securing and controlled pouring to prevent spills or contamination. 

• Scissor Lift: Used to safely access elevated areas for sanitation, equipment inspection, ingredient loading, or minor maintenance support while following fall protection and safety guidelines. 

• Electric Pump Trucks (Powered Pallet Jacks): Used to transport pallets of raw materials, WIP (work in progress), and finished goods efficiently across the production floor and warehouse areas. 

• Pallet Wrapper: Operate stretch-wrapping equipment to secure finished pallets for storage or shipment, ensuring load stability and compliance with shipping standards. 

• Perform routine equipment checks and basic troubleshooting to ensure machinery is functioning properly and escalate mechanical or safety concerns to maintenance as . 

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all tools and equipment in accordance with GMP and food safety requirements. 

Food Safety and Quality Assurance 

• Maintain strict adherence to Food Safety and Quality procedures, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company standards. 

• Identify and escalate food safety concerns to leadership and participate in their resolution. 

• Understand food safety risks related to the manufacturing process and follow protocols to mitigate these risks. 

Workplace Maintenance 

• Maintain and manage a clean and organized work area during and after production. 

• Adhere to all safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and team members. 

Cross-Training and Adaptability 

• Learn and perform multiple production tasks to ensure flexibility and efficiency across production lines. 

• Demonstrate a willingness to adapt to dynamic needs within the team and organization. 

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• Attention to Detail: Ability to precisely follow prescribed production methods and documentation practices. 

• Documentation Skills: Strong ability to record and manage process variables accurately. 

• Math Skills: Basic math proficiency to ensure accuracy in weighing and measuring ingredients. 

• Physical Stamina: Ability to work at a quick production pace, stand for long periods, and lift objects up to 20 kg. 

• Adaptability: Willingness to work in a cold, wet environment and take on varied tasks. 

Requirements  

Education: Highschool Diploma 

Experience: 1+ year operating manufacturing equipment in food/beverage or CPG (or demonstrated mechanical aptitude). 

Certificates: Forklift and scissor lift licence preferred. 

Physical Ability: Lift up to 20 kg; stand for long periods; work in cold/wet environments. 

Technology Use: Basic computer skills; ability to use manufacturing software/scanners.