Production Associate - Ice Cream

at  Kawartha Dairy

If you’re a punctual, hardworking individual and are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment – all while having fun doing it, apply to our Production Associate – Ice Cream opportunity so we can meet you!

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience $20.00 - $25.50
• Annual performance bonus
• Shift premiums
• Company paid health, vision & dental benefits
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/DPSP matching
• Uniforms provided
• Opportunities for training & advancement
• 100% Canadian-family owned company with a culture of super-friendly staff and above-and-beyond customer service
• Perks, Perks, Perks! Discount on products sold in our retail stores, free daily dairy beverages (we do make awesome milk) provided in all our company fridges and an active social committee. And the best thing about working at Kawartha Dairy – you get FREE ICE CREAM!!!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Hand package filled containers into cardboard boxes as they progress down from conveyor line and tape boxes and ready for palletizing;
• Observes & fills inclusions into proper equipment and sets controls to meet recipe requirements;
• Inspect filled container to ensure product is packaged according to specifications;
• Check for leaks and other minor defects;
• End of shift prepare for sanitation process. Disassemble equipment parts for washing;
• Perform housekeeping tasks on shift;
• Perform other duties and activities that may be assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE:

• High School Diploma required or a combination of equivalent experience;
• Previous machine operator or packing experience strongly preferred ideally from a food/beverage manufacturing environment;
• Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with others in a respectful, positive and collaborative manner;
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks;
• Extended periods of standing, and other physically demanding conditions (i.e. lifting up to 25kg);
• Able to work as a team member.
  We thank all candidates for their interest in Kawartha Dairy Limited, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.