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 – Shipper-Receiver Afternoons opportunity so we can meet you!

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience $20.40 - $26.01

• 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:

• Move and stack empty milk cases and pallets; load onto case-washing line and transport pallets using forklift

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the yard, plant, and ice cream department; remove garbage and cardboard; operate baler

• Receive and distribute packages, chemicals, and supplies; restock plant, offices, and icehouse

• Build and deliver packaging pallets for milk production; pick up leftover packaging and complete all related NetSuite transactions

• Operate material-handling equipment (forklift, reach truck, power walkie) to load/unload, move, sort, and stage products

• Inspect trailers, secure loads, seal doors, verify reefer temperatures, and finalize shipment transfers in NetSuite

• Wrap pallets, stage them for shipping, and record pallet quantities/lot codes in NetSuite

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.

Status: Currently Hiring

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.