Production Associate - Fluid Packaging

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 Fluid Production Associate – Days/Afternoons opportunity so we can meet you!

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience $20.81 - $26.53
• 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:

• Responsible for performing tasks on the 20L, 4L bag line, 2L carton line, 1 L carton line, case washer and case destacker
• Setup and control operation of a production packaging machine(s) in accordance with established procedures and specifications
• Tends to machine that performs one or more packaging functions, such as filling, dating, sealing, taping, packing, or tying
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine. Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor
• Makes minor adjustments or repairs, such as opening valves, changing packaging, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers
• Monitor gauges and read-outs to ensure machine is operating properly
• Replenish packaging supplies, such as film, outer bags, boxes, cartons, tape, ink, or labels
• May need to position and hold container in machine and depress pedal, press button, or move lever to fill, open/close, or seal container

• Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications
• Checks for leaks and other minor defects
• Check weight, seals, code date, temperature, etc
• Takes samples for quality control testing
• Perform housekeeping tasks on shift

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.