Seasonal Machine Operator

Life tastes better with ice cream 

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. 
  

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.  

What truly sets us apart is how we work.  

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.  

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.  

We are looking for a Seasonal Machine Operator at our Ice Cream Manufacturing factory in Simcoe, Ontario. Our factory produces brand names such as Breyers, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Klondike and Popsicle

The Seasonal Machine Operator is responsible for the safe operation of production equipment to deliver customer requirements through completion of the production plan, adhering to quality standards and maximizing cost effectiveness, optimal running, and equipment efficiency.  This position efficiently operates assigned equipment to produce product at prescribed standards; minimize material waste and product loss.  

Who You Are & What You’ll Do
Set up machine for production including assembling freezers and various parts of machine, assemble necessary ingredients, sanitize lines, and adjust machine to formula specifications (following SOP’s)

Understands all the lock out tag out points and how to isolate all energy sources

Safety – Working knowledge of the workplace and the hazards within it.  Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the Sourcing Unit and allocated equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole line

Monitors equipment for malfunctions, solving minor problems without assistance and eliminating potential threats to production

Communicate effectively with Supervisors and maintenance personnel regarding recurring problems and needs for repair. 

Conduct CIL inspections as per standard outlined for the work area

Work as a team player helping other Operators on the line and Light Labour

Need to be able to comply with all quality and GMP requirements, including completing paperwork documentation and monitoring product specifications

Must be able to maintain a 5S work environment


What You’ll Need To Succeed:
Must be flexible, able to work all shifts to accommodate factory schedules and training 

Passing score on Operator Testing – literacy, math, and technical aptitude assessment

High School Diploma required

Previous factory experience is an asset

Previous experience with technical skills (problem solving, troubleshooting and decision making)

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests

Pay Rate: $25.75/hr

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! 

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact

• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done

• Continuous learning and development as the business grows

• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps. 

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.