Production Line Worker

YMCA; Markdale; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ice cream manufacturer in Canada seeks team members for various production lines in Markdale. Responsibilities include stacking, packaging, and packing products while working in a rotating shift environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. The role offers competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and the unique perk of free ice cream!

Benefits

Excellent benefit package

Performance-based bonuses

Employee assistance program

Free ice cream!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment would be an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment on various production lines.
• Stacking, packaging, and packing final products in a rotation basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

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100 Chapman's Crescent, Markdale ON, N0C 1H0

By Chapman's Ice Cream

Posted Date: Posted 2 days ago

Application Deadline Date: November 18, 2025

Working in a team environment on various production lines to make ice cream and ice water products.

May include stacking, packaging, and packing final products in a rotation basis.

All positions require rotating shift work; shifts include rotating day/afternoons or straight nights.

History:

At Chapman’s, we’ve been making perfectly delicious ice cream and frozen treats since 1973. Today, we are the largest independent ice cream manufacturer in Canada. Our product lineup includes more than 280 frozen treats – including premium ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, water ice Lolly’s and a range of novelties.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment would be an asset
• Ability to lift up to 23 Kg (50 lbs with assistance) and standing for long periods of time
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent ability to organize and coordinate tasks

Compensation:

• Initial starting rate of $22.75 per hour
• $1.00 per hour shift premium on the straight night shift

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to grow with the company
• Excellent benefit package and pension package
• Generous performance-based bonuses
• Employee assistance program
• Group home and auto insurance
• Uniforms and boots are provided
• Subsidized lunches at our onsite Cafeteria
• Work in the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Job stability (no layoffs)
• FREE ICE CREAM!!

Send resume to: [e-mail]

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Chapman’s is always looking for talented people to join our growing team.

Founded in 1973 in a small creamery in the rural town of Markdale Ontario, today we’re Canada’s leading independent ice cream and frozen yogurt company. As a family-owned business, we have great appreciation for dedication of our employees. We’re bigger, but with the same corporate integrity and commitment to quality and value that we started with.

At Chapman’s, we value our employees. We offer above-average wages, full benefits, and recognize hard work with generous bonuses. We love to help people to grow their careers with us by encouraging promotions within our company. Many spend their entire career at Chapman’s, a commitment that reflects our mutual appreciation and loyalty.

And then there’s the free ice cream to take home!

We’re located in the small village of Markdale – a family-friendly community that offers childcare, elementary school, local hospital, health centre, community centre, soccer club, arena, a nearby private school, as well as numerous activities for children and families. We think it’s a great place for young families to grow!

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