General Labourer

ADL (Amalgamated Dairies Limited); Summerside; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Virtual Health

Retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

PSA

Training programs

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

PEI-owned company

Job summary

Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) invites applications for a General Labourer– Cheese Pack at ADL Water St., Summerside, PE. The role supports the Cheese Pack area with hands-on production duties, paperwork, and teamwork in a fast-paced food production facility.

This permanent full-time position requires reliability, detail orientation, and the ability to work rotating day and night shifts. ADL offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth with PEI’s farmer-owned cooperative.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable with attendance and punctuality.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete paperwork accurately.
• Able to perform physical production duties including prolonged standing.
• Willing to work rotating day and evening shifts.
• Experience in production, packaging, or recordkeeping is an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cheese packaging and daily production activities.
• Complete production forms and records clearly, accurately, and on time.
• Keep paperwork organized and report missing information, errors, or discrepancies.
• Follow work instructions, food safety requirements, quality standards, and safe work procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and team members to meet production needs.
• Support other departments and perform additional production duties as required.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Ability to perform physical duties

Rotating shifts

Experience in production/packaging/rec

Patience with repetitive tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Labourer– Cheese Pack

ADL Water St. – Summerside, PE –Permanent Full-time Position

Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) is a producer-owned cooperative celebrated for its excellence in dairy processing and foodservice distribution across Prince Edward Island. For over 70 years, ADL has transformed fresh, local milk into premium dairy products, including milk, cheese, cream, butter, and canned milk. Serving both our own brands and valued partner labels, ADL delivers trusted quality to customers across PEI and beyond.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented General Labourer to join our Production team, primarily supporting the Cheese Pack area.

This role combines hands-on production and packaging duties with completing and organizing production paperwork. It requires someone who is comfortable with routine work, maintains focus throughout long shifts, and takes pride in doing tasks accurately and consistently.

Location: ADL Water St., 79 Water St., Summerside, PE

Work Environment and Schedule:

• Active food production environment where food safety, cleanliness, and quality are expected at all times
• Work areas may be warm, humid, or noisy, with exposure to water, cleaning chemicals, and moving equipment
• The regular schedule is Monday–Thursday, following a three-week rotation:
  • Two weeks on day shift: 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • One week on night shift: 4:30 p.m.–3:00 a.m.
• The position is primarily assigned to Cheese Pack, with flexibility required to support other departments and production duties.
• Schedules and assignments may change based on production needs, including work on weekends or holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with cheese packaging and daily production activities.
• Complete production forms and records clearly, accurately, and on time.
• Keep paperwork organized and report missing information, errors, or discrepancies.
• Follow work instructions, food safety requirements, quality standards, and safe work procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and team members to meet production needs.
• Support other departments and perform additional production duties as required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Wage rate: $22.63 / hour
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Convenient Virtual Health access for easy, anytime care
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and expert financial guidance
• Paid Time Off, covering vacations and sick leave
• Personal Spending Account (PSA) – dedicated fund for well-being expenses
• Personalized training programs for ongoing skill improvement and career growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential assistance for personal and work challenges
• Special perks and discounts exclusively for ADL employees
• The pride of belonging to a distinguished local company, 100% owned by PEI’s dairy farmers

Requirements:

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong attention to detail and good organization skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete paperwork accurately.
• Ability to perform physical production duties, including prolonged standing and moving products or materials.
• Availability to work rotating day and evening shifts.
• Previous production, packaging, or recordkeeping experience is an asset.
• Patience and consistency when performing repetitive tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Competition ends September 22, 2026

ADL is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Languages:

• English