Full-time Production

**Opportunity Overview**

Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments

Dessert Holdings is looking for a **Full Time Production / Relief Mixer** to join our team based in London, ON. This individual will work in both mixing and production roles. However, production will take priority over mixing when scheduling. You will provide mixing coverage for scheduled and unscheduled absences.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:_(this is meant to be an outline, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities)_
- Mix ingredient batches in exact accordance with the recipe formulation and specifications.
- Supply production team with batch output requirements in a timely, as needed basis.
- Work as a team to achieve daily production yields, efficiency and productivity targets.
- Ensure all paperwork is kept in order, completed promptly and accurately and submitted on time.
- Maintain the highest quality & safety standards, adhering to all GMPs, policies and procedures.
- Ensure the area is kept clean and tidy at all times, to prevent potential contamination and / or injury.
- Prepare QA samples and documentation as needed.
- Liaising with relevant personnel on equipment repairs as needed to prevent and minimize downtime.
- Support the training and development of other members within the team.
- Ensure the overall efficiency and productivity of the operation is maintained at a high standard.
- Keep downtime, material and time waste to a minimum.
- Providing direction, leadership and training to other mixers when in 1st Mixer role.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must have at least 1-2 years of experience working in a continuous process manufacturing environment, ideally in the food industry.
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Must be legally eligible to work full-time in Canada.
- Must have strong communication (oral and written) and comprehension skills.
- Must be clean-shaven to be able to wear mandatory respiratory equipment.
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs. is required.
- Ability to work quickly, under pressure, and have a sense of urgency.
- Ability to record and reconcile information while prioritizing.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal direction and multitask.
- Flexibility to meet the changing needs of the department.
- Excellent attendance record.

**Shift Summary**:

- Required to be available for a minimum of five shifts per week from Monday to Saturday,** **with Saturdays being a regularly required shift.
- All the shifts are rotational and run for 8 hours with a 30-minute break added.

**Schedule**:

- Schedules are posted 2 weeks in advance.
- Must be able to accommodate all the starting times on the specified shift.
- Start times could be different every day,
- ** A-Shift start times are between 12:00 am and 6:00 am**

**What We Offer**:
**Pay Rate**:While performing Production role, probationary rate per hour is $19.96 and full rate is $22.18

***While performing** **2nd Mixer** **role, probationary rate per hour is $23.09 and full rate is $25.65

**Our Benefits**
- On-site parking
- We provide uniforms, safety shoes and sick pay.
- Shift premium for all hours worked between 7:00 pm - 5:00 am
- Weekend premium for all hours worked between 5:00 am - 7:00 pm.
- This position also provides comprehensive benefits & RRSP contribution after probation is complete.

**About Dessert Holdings**

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne's Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.