CAM - Production Technician - Packaging/Processing

Company Overview

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare, our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Overview

We are offering a fast-paced, career-elevating opportunity at our new highly automated state‐of‐the‐art baking facility in Cambridge, Ontario. The expectation for every employee of this unique and flexible facility is to work cooperatively as part of the team to produce safe, high-quality food products efficiently and effectively.

As an integral team member, you will be required to help out as needed to accomplish this goal, regardless of the position, consistent with Dare values.

This is a unionized position with a starting rate of $28.60 per hour.

Looking for potential candidates to work: Afternoon, Nights or Weekend shift (no rotation).

Key Ingredients

• Operate complex automated food processing and packaging machinery.
• Use complex software to support the baking and packaging procedures (HMI).
• Demonstrate food safety and quality concepts (e.g., cleaning and sanitation of equipment) in a baking facility.
• Conduct start-up, in-process and finished product quality testing based on standards.
• Identify issues, determine the root cause, and work with maintenance and engineering teams to develop permanent solutions.
• Evaluate current processes with a view towards continuous improvement of the facility's efficiency and performance.
• Perform routine technical maintenance to the equipment.
• Conduct equipment testing and provide support during the installation and set‐up of equipment.

Recipe for Success

• Education that includes a post‐secondary Food Processing Technician program or relevant program.
• Skilled in the principles of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with food processing and packaging equipment.
• Strong technical skills and an analytical approach to problem-solving.
• A history of meeting and exceeding challenging performance goals; a desire to win.
• Ability to perform tasks effectively both individually and as a member of a team.
• Understands basic principles of Food Safety and Quality.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Information

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.