Production Associate

We are hiring Production Associate's in Vaughan, Ontario!

Job Description

The Production Associate plays a key role in food manufacturing by preparing and handling dough mixtures, supporting production line operations, and assisting across multiple departments as needed. This position involves consistent heavy lifting, working with mixing machinery, and performing repetitive tasks while standing or walking for most of the shift in a cold, fast-paced environment on the quiche production line.

Responsibilities

• Mix and prepare dough mixtures, including lifting and handling ingredient bags weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Roll out spindles of dough to the correct thickness according to production requirements and product specifications.
• Roll dough onto spindles and transport them to line operators, regularly lifting and moving items weighing 40–50 pounds.
• Support production line activities on the quiche line, ensuring consistent output and adherence to food manufacturing standards.
• Work in a repetitive manner while maintaining accuracy, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift.
• Stand and walk for 8–9 hours per day while performing production and general labor tasks.
• Operate and work around dough mixing machinery and other food manufacturing equipment safely and correctly.
• Assist as a floater by helping out in other areas and departments as required and by participating in cross-training opportunities.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including removing jewelry and adhering to hygiene and safety protocols.
• Work comfortably in a cold, refrigerated production environment with flour dust in the air, tight corners, and loud machinery.
• Handle and work with meat products and various ingredients such as milk and wheat while following food safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with production team members and line operators to maintain a fast-paced workflow and meet production targets.
• Comply with shift scheduling needs, including openness to afternoon shifts and potential day-shift training prior to assignment.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food manufacturing or food production environments.
• Ability to perform general labor and production line work in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfort with repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
• Capability to stand and walk continuously for 8–9 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items, including ingredient bags and dough spindles weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Experience working with dough and mixing machinery in a food manufacturing context.
• Comfort working in a cold environment that feels similar to a refrigerator.
• Willingness to work with meat products and various food ingredients, including milk and wheat.
• Ability to work safely in cramped spaces with tight corners and loud machinery.
• Willingness to remove all jewelry in compliance with GMP regulations.
• Flexibility to work any assigned afternoon shift and to complete day-shift training when required.
• Reliability in attending shifts despite the lack of public transit options after afternoon shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in general warehouse or production line roles.
• Experience in food preparation or handling within a manufacturing setting.
• Comfort supporting multiple departments as a floater and participating in cross-training.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and line assignments.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety, quality, and team collaboration.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from strong internal growth opportunities, with numerous promotions from production roles to off-the-floor positions. The organization supports career development, as demonstrated by team members who have progressed from packaging roles into human resources. Team culture is reinforced through regular celebrations of a wide range of holidays, seasonal food trucks, and dress-down Fridays. Recognition is a core part of the environment, with an employee recognition program that allows staff to earn merchandise and a top award that includes special perks such as preferred parking or gift cards. Additional perks include birthday gifts and discounts on safety boots, contributing to a supportive and engaging workplace that values hard work and contribution.

Work Environment

The role is based on the quiche production line within a facility that combines office space and production areas. The production environment is cold, maintained at approximately 15–20 degrees depending on the season and kept at refrigerator-like temperatures due to meat storage requirements. The area is fast paced, cramped with tight corners, and has flour dust in the air, with loud noise levels near the machinery and no windows. Production staff must wear lab coats, hairnets, safety shoes, and ear plugs in accordance with GMP and safety regulations, and all jewelry must be removed. Shifts are primarily in the day shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vaughan, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.02 - $21.02/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vaughan,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
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About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.