Lead Canning Line Operator

Location: 5510 Canotek Road, Ottawa, ON. K1J 9J4

Status: Permanent full-time

Salary: $24-$26 per hour (dependent on experience)

Dominion City is looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on, and experienced professional to join our production team as Lead Canning Line Operator. We’re specifically seeking someone with proven experience operating a Wild Goose 4-head Canning Line to oversee the daily operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of our packaging equipment.

As the lead operator, you’ll manage day-to-day packaging activities—including the canning line, depalletizer, labeller, and keg cleaning/filling—while ensuring repairs, maintenance, and material handling are carried out efficiently. You’ll collaborate closely with our Brewery Manager and Production Manager to align on schedules, process and quality standards, SOP compliance, and continuous optimization for consistency, safety, and efficiency.

The successful candidate is willing to learn, grow, and adapt as a member of this team.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate and oversee packaging equipment: canning, labelling, keg cleaning, and filling
Perform cleaning, sanitation, and routine maintenance on all packaging equipment
Follow and help refine preventative maintenance schedules
Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues promptly
Track KPIs, maintain accurate records, and contribute to process improvements
Lead packaging shifts on the canning line
Wash kegs and maintain required clean keg inventory
Assist team members with packaging, grain handling, inventory, and warehouse tasks
Handle cleaning and sanitization chemicals safely and effectively
Maintain cleanliness and organization across all packaging, storage, loading, and waste disposal areas
Support Taproom inventory management and order preparation
Monitor and organize packaged beer and packaging materials throughout the facility
Represent Dominion City positively as an everyday ambassador

Experience & Requirements:

Previous experience operating a canning line (Wild Goose experience strongly preferred)
Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently or within a team
Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Physically able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 kg
Flexible availability for a 40+ hour workweek with varying start times

We believe in decent work and offer above average wages, paid sick days and a generous employee discount program. We also believe a diverse team is a strong team. If you think you're a fit we'd love to hear from you. Send us your CV and tell us why you want to be part of the team. Resumés can be sent to info@dominioncity.ca.

Dominion City Brewing Co.

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Lead Canning Line Operator