Production Associate - Ice Cream

Kawartha Dairy Ltd; Bobcaygeon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Associate for their Ice Cream division. This exciting entry-level role involves hand packaging, quality inspections, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. Join a 100% Canadian-family owned company that values its employees with competitive wages, annual bonuses, and a fun workplace culture. Enjoy perks like free ice cream, health benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement. If you're ready to contribute to a team that prides itself on exceptional customer service and a positive work atmosphere, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Company paid health, vision & dental benefits

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP/DPSP matching

Uniforms provided

Discount on products

Free daily dairy beverages

Active social committee

Free ice cream

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Previous machine operator or packing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hand package containers and prepare for palletizing.
• Inspect filled containers for quality and defects.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and equipment sanitation.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Repetitive Task Performance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Openings

Production Associate - Ice Cream

Location: Bobcaygeon, Ontario

Department: Production Ice Cream

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Entry-level

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.50

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.