Machine Operator - Contract

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Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics is hiring an Internal Only Contract Machine Operator in Etobicoke, reporting to the Room Manager, at $25.25 per hour for a full-time onsite role. You will set up and tear down equipment, operate and maintain machines, perform production tasks such as packing and labeling, and support onboarding and safety practices with training provided. The ideal candidate is a current Lush employee with at least one year in their current role, strong health and safety competency, basic mechanics and PLC aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot stops and perform Lock Out / Tag Out. Expect physical work, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing all shifts, and weekend availability. Apply via the Colleague Center Internal Job Board by 12:00 pm EST July 13, 2026. Tips: emphasize reliability, teamwork, SOP adherence, and a proactive approach to process improvement and align with Lush Leadership Practices.

Job title:

Machine Operator (Internal Only)

Department:

Terms of employment:

Contract, Full-Time, Hourly

Reports to:

Room Manager

Rate:

Location:

Etobicoke, ON

Apply by:

12:00 pm EST on Monday, July 13, 2026

The Role: Machine Operator 

Reporting to the Room Manager, the Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, tearing down, cleaning, operating, performing preventative maintenance, and performing minor service to various pieces of production machinery. We will provide training on the machine to ensure you are fully up to speed! As a Machine Operator, you bring Lush’s Leadership Practices into all elements of your business: Be Real, Be Curious, Lead Fearlessly, Adapt and Evolve, Grow Talent, and Live with Purpose.

What You Do (Responsibilities):

• Understand and demonstrate safe working practices and address any area of concern to Room Management when necessary
• Communicate with and train staff to follow machine SOPs
• Execute set-ups, adjustments, disassembly, routine cleaning, and preventative maintenance of all machines used
• Perform production processes such as packing, pouring, pressing, unmolding, glittering, wrapping, ribboning, and labelling duties
• Set up and stage materials, molds, and equipment needed for production purposes
• Carry out duties effectively and efficiently to positively impact KPIs (fulfillment, material variance, safety stock, etc.) and ensure agreed-upon daily targets are achieved
• Perform general housekeeping and equipment maintenance duties
• Supports new or returning staff as required with onboarding, demonstrations of daily duties and responsibilities, while ensuring safety and SOP guidelines are being followed
• Adhere to all Sustainability best practices (recycling, composting, and waste management/reduction procedures)
• Understand the importance of and accurately count product inventory when required
• Support production-related duties as required based on manufacturing demand

Who You Are (Qualifications):

Required:

• Current Lush employee
• Has held current role for a minimum of 1 year
• Health and safety competency
• Technical aptitude; familiarity with mechanics, pneumatic, and basic PLC controls
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve stops on machinery
• Familiar with Lock Out / Tag Out practices
• Maintain and update machine SOPs when required
• Able to communicate effectively with others and work well in both individual and team environments
• Able to provide information to help improve processes and how to improve workflow
• Able to operate beginner and advanced production equipment (ie, Labelling line, Vmag)
• Able to perform all required Production Assistant duties
• Able to do physical work for 8-hour shifts, on your feet, and lift 50 pounds
• Capable of physical activities such as standing for long durations, bending down, pulling, and pushing
• Able to work a variety of shifts, shift work, overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Comfortable with reading, writing, and speaking English in order to communicate with peers and leadership on all platforms (i.e., in person, via email, via Google/Teams chat)
• Flexibility to work within the Distribution, Digital, and Manufacturing businesses as required
• Confident with basic mathematics, ability to count, including addition and subtraction
• Reliable, consistent attendance, punctual, and dependable
• Commitment to abide by and oversee good quality and good manufacturing practices
• Commitment to abide by and oversee health & safety regulations

Preferred:

• Previous Lush experience as a Machine Operator Level 2 (seasonal or core)
• Experience completing Lock Out / Tag Out practices
• Secondary school diploma or relevant work experience in a trade or machine operator
• Previous experience working with a Label Line machine or a machine of similar complexity
• Previous experience working in a variety of manufacturing rooms
• Technical qualification/certification or mechanical aptitude

How to Apply: Submit an application found on the Colleague Center Internal Job Board

Need help? Email [email protected]

Only select applicants will be considered for this opportunity based on our selection criteria

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

At Lush, we believe when we continue to foster a culture of inclusion and respect within a diverse workforce, we are doing our part in building a world where there is equal opportunity for all. We recruit from a variety of employment agencies, community groups, non-profits, and online social and job sites, and in our business practices, strive to leverage the gift that diversity brings. We welcome diverse candidates to our recruitment process.  Lush is committed to providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their needs/requirements known.

Lush North America unequivocally supports equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, differently abled, adverse mental health, and other characteristics both defined, protected and enforced by the law under federal or provincial/state jurisdiction.