General Labourer – Cheese Pack

Amalgamated Dairies Limited; Summerside; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Virtual Health access

Retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

PSA - well-being fund

Training programs

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) is seeking a reliable General Labourer to join our Production team in Summerside, focusing on the Cheese Pack area and related packaging tasks. The role combines hands-on production with completing and organizing production paperwork, requiring accuracy and steady focus during long shifts.

Located at ADL Water St., Summerside, the position offers a Monday-Thursday rotation with two days day shift and one week night shift, plus comprehensive benefits, including

Qualifications

• 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

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

Attention to detail

Reliability

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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.