Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892.

We are head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With manufacturing plants in North America and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Dare Foods Milton have an opening for one full-time Lead Hand from 7pm — 3am Sunday to Thursday . The successful candidate will be required to work at various jobs in the plant as deemed necessary by the Supervisor. This posting has been posted externally and internally to find the right candidate.

Responsibilities and requirements

- Must ensure safety is a priority when performing all tasks and help in the training of new personnel and procedures.
- Must be willing to work in all areas of the plant and continuously work towards furthering his/ her knowledge in all aspects of day-to-day operations. This includes but is not limited to, packaging, mogul, cook floor, hard candy, etc.




- Responsible for scheduling and assigning tasks for the shop floor crew.
- Responsible for the end of shift production confirmations and paperwork,
- Must be mechanically inclined, must know production procedures trained by the supervisor and all other plant procedures. At times, will be required to attend monthly safety meetings as well as production meetings.
- Adjust worker assignments as necessary, improve production efficiency and make suggestions on improving work processes. Communication between all shifts and necessary personnel whether it is verbal and via email.

- Must be aware of all GMP, HACCP, SQF, And quality requirements. Remember product codes and to check that packages are labelled correctly.

- Must be quality driven. Stage production material such as raw goods and confirming finished valuable when supervisor is not available. Must ensure quality is achieved on product in all stages of processing and pack out.
- Must be physically able to handle all aspects of the position. This includes lifting 60 Lbs of film, raw materials, machinery etc.

- Must be willing to work overtime when required and cover for shift supervisor as necessary




- Willing to train on Day and Afternoon shift for an undetermined period before moving to their assigned shift.

- Positive attitude, good attitude, ability to motivate, strong communication skills. Must be willing to work as a team with all other areas.

- Reliable, dependable, above average attendance.

- Computer skills such as MS office, ERP (SAP) needed.
- Previous experience as a lead hand is an asset.

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs. At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity.

📌 Indirect ProductionLead Hand (Milton)
🏢 Dare Foods
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