Good Food, Good Life is the very essence of Nestlé. This philosophy can be traced back to our beginnings. The Nestlé Company was founded in 1867 by Henri Nestlé, who developed the first milk-based baby formula. Today, over 150 years later, we are recognized as the world’s largest Food and Beverage Company employing around 280,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. Nestlé Canada has a wide variety of food, beverage and nutrition products to help you and your family live happier and healthier lives including Gerber and Good Start, Nescafé, KitKat, Smarties, Aero, Häagen-Dazs, Boost, Purina, and Nestlé Waters. Nestlé Canada supports your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment. Find out why, there is more to Life at Nestlé…
We offer you:
- Great comprehensive benefits package including Health and Dental benefits.
- Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.
Position Snapshot
Job Title: General Production Associate
Location: 72 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2B6, In-Person
Job Type: Permanent, Hourly
Hourly Rate: $29.43/hour
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Shifts:
- Day: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Afternoon: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- Night: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
- 12-hour Day: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- 12-hour Night: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Availability: Candidates must be flexible and available to work any shift, including weekends and overtime as required.
A little bit about us
While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafé and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.
At Nestlé Canada, we foster a people-focused culture built on agility, courage and trust. We empower employees to contribute, challenge the status quo and help us continuously improve the way we work.
What you'll do
As a General Production Associate, you will support day-to-day manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities may include:
- Performing general production and machine operation duties.
- Performing repetitive physical tasks including bending, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting.
- Completing assigned cleaning duties involving production equipment, facility areas and washrooms.
- Operating power trucks, where required and qualified.
- Following all safety, environmental, quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
- Participating in continuous improvement activities.
- Working overtime and weekends when required.
What you'll bring
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent. Education will be verified for successful candidates.
- 1–3 years of manufacturing experience is considered an asset.
- Power truck licence is preferred, or willingness to become licensed.
- Basic computer and mathematical skills.
- Ability to understand and follow job specifications and procedures.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong safety and quality awareness.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to work any of the available shifts.
What we offer
In addition to an hourly rate of $29.43, employees have access to:
- Shift premiums: $0.90/hour for nights and $0.75/hour for afternoons
- Annual wage increases in accordance with the collective agreement
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Company-matched pension contributions
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including optical coverage, life insurance and AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
- Up to 50% off Nespresso machines, capsules and accessories
- Employee pricing through the Company Store on Nestlé, Nespresso and Purina products
- Additional discounts through preferred vendors and partners
What's next?
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an online interview.
What you need to know
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process and require accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to support your full participation in the recruitment process.
We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.
Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please talk to your recruiter so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.
