General Labourer – Cheese Pack

Job summary

The General Labourer will assist with cheese packaging and daily production activities while maintaining accurate production records. They are responsible for ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards are met throughout the production process.

Job details

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 Ready to join our team? Simply click the 'Apply' button, be prepared to enter your details, attach your resume, and respond to a few questions. 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.

What you’ll do

The General Labourer will assist with cheese packaging and daily production activities while maintaining accurate production records. They are responsible for ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards are met throughout the production process.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, the ability to perform physical tasks, and the flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and previous production or packaging experience is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Life insurance • Disability coverage • Virtual health access • Retirement savings plan • Paid time off • Sick leave • Personal spending account • Training programs • Employee assistance program • Employee discounts

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cheese packaging
• Production paperwork
• Recordkeeping
• Food safety
• Quality control
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Physical stamina
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Patience
• Record Keeping
• Virtual Health
• Organizational Skills
• Time Off Management
• Cleanliness
• Food Services
• Development Environment
• Discounts And Allowances
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Labourer
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand