Department: Production (Teeswater)
Reports to: Production Supervisor

Status: Full-time (1 opening)

Schedule: Rotating Continental (7 shift x 12 hours)

The starting hourly pay range for the role is $25.75-$31.92 based on experience and qualifications. Plus, bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

Purpose:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the scope of this position includes the operation of our automated process equipment with the use of control panels and screens. This position is also responsible for tasks including the CIP of all required vessels and associated lines.

Key Responsibilities:

- Wash and sanitize processing equipment, related areas, floors, drains etc.
- Conduct Clean in Place (CIP) of associated tanks and lines
- Take accurate and detailed production and CIP records
- Perform routine manual checks of systems, valves and lines
- Operate automated equipment through control panels
- Complete departmental MSS and GMP tasks as required

Qualifications:

- Great attitude and interest in contributing to a positive work workplace
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to be flexible in terms of shift work and perform other duties as required
- Basic computer skills would be an asset

Physical Demands:

Standing and walking, for extended length of time. Occasional lifting of materials to a maximum weight of 25 kg.

Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian,



dairy farmer‑owned co‑operative with a clear purpose: to enrich life with dairy. Founded in 1958, the co‑operative produces high‑quality dairy products while creating lasting value for farming families, meaningful opportunities for employees, and positive impact in communities across Canada. As a co‑operative, Gay Lea Foods believes that when the business succeeds, its members, people, and communities should succeed along with it. To learn more, visit gaylea.com.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.

We are currently accepting applications for this open position.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.75-$31.92 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Teeswater, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work both day (7am - 7pm) and night (7pm - 7am) shifts?

Work Location: In person

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