Alliston Creamery & Dairy Ltd.
Alliston, Ontario
About Alliston Creamery
Alliston Creamery is a historic, family-owned dairy and creamery located in Alliston, Ontario, with roots dating back to 1909. We are proud of our long-standing tradition of producing high-quality butter and dairy products while continuing to modernize our operations. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, trusted dairy products made with care, consistency, and a commitment to quality, food safety, and sustainability.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and mechanically inclined Butter-maker to join our production team at Alliston Creamery. This role is responsible for the setup, operation, and dismantling of production and packaging equipment, ensuring efficient, safe, and consistent processing of our dairy products.
Key Responsibilities
Butter Production
- Produce butter and related dairy products according to established recipes, specifications, and production schedules.
- Operate butter churns, butter-working equipment, pumps, tanks, and related production machinery.
- Manufacture specialty products including flavoured, cultured, grass-fed, organic, and custom customer formulations as required.
- Monitor product quality throughout production and make adjustments as necessary to meet specifications.
- Ensure proper salt addition, moisture control, fat testing, and batch consistency.
Quality Control & Testing
- Perform butterfat and quality testing on production batches.
- Verify product specifications and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Identify and report quality concerns or process deviations immediately.
- Assist with product traceability and inventory control procedures.
Food Safety & Documentation
- Complete all production records accurately and legibly.
- Maintain butter-make sheets, batch records, production logs, and food safety documentation.
- Follow all HACCP, BRCGS, GMP, and food safety requirements.
- Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
Sanitation & Equipment Care
- Complete cleaning and sanitation of churns, tanks, butter boats, piping, floors, walls, and production equipment according to established procedures.
- Conduct pre-operational inspections before production begins.
- Report equipment concerns and assist with troubleshooting as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Team Support
- Work closely with production, packaging, shipping, and quality teams to ensure efficient operations.
- Assist with training and supporting other production staff as required.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Experience in food manufacturing, dairy manufacturing, or industrial production preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to follow recipes, specifications, and written procedures accurately.
- Comfortable completing production records and documentation.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate manufacturing equipment safely.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Forklift experience considered an asset.
- HACCP, GMP, or food safety experience considered an asset.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs) on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in a production environment for extended periods.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures common to food manufacturing facilities.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation.
- Stable, full-time employment.
- Comprehensive training.
- Opportunity to work with one of Ontario's last independent creameries.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous experience in a dairy, food, or manufacturing environment is an asset
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and troubleshoot basic equipment issues
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and food safety
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
- Good communication skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume outlining their qualifications and relevant experience. We thank all applicants for their interest in Alliston Creamery; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Alliston Creamery & Dairy Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
Job Type: Full-time
40 hours per week. Start time is 5:30am, Monday to Fridays
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person
