Job summary

We are hiring an experienced Stick Pack Machine Operator to set up, run and maintain multi-lane stick pack machines that fill powdered and granular nutraceutical products, such as electrolytes, protein, collagen, greens and vitamin blends. The operator keeps lines running at target speed while meeting fill-weight, seal-integrity and cGMP requirements. This role suits someone who takes pride in clean, accurate and well-documented work.

Key responsibilities

Machine setup and operation

- Set up, adjust and run stick pack machines (single or multi-lane), including auger or volumetric fillers, film threading, sealing jaws and cutters.

- Perform changeovers between products, film rolls and stick sizes according to approved procedures.

- Monitor line speed, temperature, pressure and sealing settings to meet production targets.

- Load bulk powder into hoppers and verify the correct lot and blend before starting.

Quality and compliance

- Conduct in-process checks on fill weight, seal strength, leak tests, cut position, lot code and expiry printing.

- Follow cGMP,



SOPs and batch records in line with Health Canada Natural Health Products Regulations (and FDA 21 CFR Part 111 where products are exported to the US).

- Complete batch records, line clearance, logbooks and checklists accurately and in real time (valuable documentation practices).

- Quarantine non-conforming product and report deviations to the supervisor and Quality Assurance.

- Follow allergen control and cross-contamination prevention procedures.

Cleaning and maintenance

- Perform line clearance and full equipment cleaning and sanitization between batches.

- Carry out routine preventive maintenance and minor troubleshooting, such as film tracking, seal failures, weight variation and jams.

- Escalate mechanical or electrical issues to maintenance and record downtime causes.

Teamwork and safety

- Coordinate with blending, quality and warehouse teams on material flow.

- Train and support junior operators and packers.

- Wear required PPE and follow lockout/tagout and workplace safety rules.

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Stick Pack Machine Operator (North Vancouver)
🏢 CSN Pharma
📍 North Vancouver