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Assistant Lead - Operator

Renfrew, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$20–$25 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Assistant Lead Operator is responsible for operating mobile equipment and performing preventative maintenance to ensure safe and efficient production. They also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate work records while supporting the production team.

Job details

Requisition ID: 65141 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.Where you'll work Our Renfrew, Ontario site is recruiting for an Assistant Lead Operator to support all areas of production, ensuring that both equipment and facilities are maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner. Schedule This is a permanent full-time position operating on a continuous 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including both day and night shifts. What you'll do The Assistant Lead Operator is responsible for operating mobile equipment, performing and leading preventative maintenance activities, contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining consistent production quality and accurate work records, and providing leadership and support as required to ensure efficient and safe operations.What you'll need to succeed Minimum grade 12 education Experience leading a shift in a continuous production environment would be an asset Mechanical aptitude Able to perform physical labour or work at heights Strong computer skills Ability to work independently or in a team environment Able to comprehend and follow safety procedures Work well in a team environment and able to communicate well with peers and supervisors via verbal and written communication Strong work ethic Compensation Data The pay range for this position is $20.30 - $25 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and lifestyle coverage, disability, life insurance, a retirement savings program with employee and company contribution opportunities, employee share purchase plan and tuition assistance amongst others. In addition, Kerry employees enjoy easy access to mental health and well-being support. This job posting is anticipated to expire on September 25, 2026. We adhere to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable provincial law. We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams. Beware of online scams or individuals claiming to represent Kerry. Kerry employees will never contact candidates using an email address or phone number that is not associated with Kerry. Additionally, Kerry does not currently use video chat platforms (such as Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Please disregard any request that asks you to make a payment as part of the recruitment process, including purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or any similar activity. Kerry will never ask candidates to pay money at any stage of the hiring process, except for reimbursable travel expenses. Furthermore, any payments made by Kerry will come from official company accounts bearing the Kerry name.Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Recruiter: Posting Type: DNI

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum grade 12 education and strong mechanical aptitude. The role requires the ability to perform physical labor, work at heights, and communicate effectively in a team environment.