Best suited to current Lush employees with mechanical aptitude and physical stamina working in manufacturing settings.
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Original posting from Internaljobsatlush via Greenhouse
Job title:
Machine Operator (Internal Only)
Department:
Various, Manufacturing
Terms of employment:
Contract, Full-Time, Hourly
Reports to:
Room Manager
Rate:
$25.25/hour
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 monica.pinzon@lush.com
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.
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