Sanitation Lead Hand

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With manufacturing plants in North America and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

We are seeking a full-time Lead Hand for the Sanitation department on the night shift. This role supports the coordination of sanitation activities, employee training, food safety, and the safe and effective cleaning of production equipment and facility areas. The starting wage is $19.14 per hour, with progression to the permanent rate of $26.55 per hour.

Key Ingredients:

• Support the Sanitation Supervisor in assigning and coordinating departmental work while actively participating in sanitation activities.
• Complete required sanitation and quality documentation.
• Assist the Sanitation Supervisor in troubleshooting sanitation issues.
• Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the entire facility, including production equipment, compactors, and other designated areas.
• Train and coach new employees.
• Follow established equipment lockout procedures during sanitation activities.
• Maintain food safety standards and immediately report food safety concerns to Quality Assurance.
• Follow all food safety and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Recipe for Success:

• Previous experience in food-manufacturing sanitation, industrial cleaning, or chemical handling.
• A lover of baked goods!
• Read, write and communicate (English)
• Basic computer knowledge
• You have strong people skills—you’re approachable, a good listener, and empathetic
• Strong leadership attributes
• Excellent attention to detail
• You’re dedicated to the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues

Additional Servings:

• You accept constructive feedback as an opportunity to listen, and improve your skills, abilities, and performance
• You are someone who listens to comprehend a situation first, asking questions to clarify your own understanding, instead of listening to be able to reply quickly

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity.