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Material Handler

@ Lactalis

Winchester, Ontario

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Overview

Lactalis Canada is hiring a Material Handler to support production operations by keeping work areas clean and organized, assisting with shipping and receiving, and working across manufacturing and assembly line stations. The role involves rotating 8-hour shifts including days, afternoons, nights and weekends. The posting asks for safe work practices and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities:

  • Clean and organize plant areas as required
  • Support shipping and receiving operations
  • Work on manufacturing and assembly lines at different stations
  • Follow safe work practices, GMPs and food safety standards

Requirements summary:

  • Secondary school completion (OSSD or equivalent)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand for long periods, including bending, twisting and walking
  • Manufacturing experience, especially food industry, is an asset
  • Availability for days, nights and weekends

Tools & skills

Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors

Employer posting date
2026-10-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-31

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Warehouse
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer none
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedFree or discounted meals

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Job description

About Us:

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Job Purpose

The Material Handler supports production operations by maintaining clean and organized work areas, assisting with shipping and receiving, and working across various manufacturing and assembly line stations.
The ideal candidate is safety-focused, adaptable, and available to work rotating 8-hour shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, and weekends.

Responsibility

• Cleaning and organizing areas within the plant as required
• Fulfilling duties assigned in compliance with OHSA
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, Health & Safety, Food Safety & Environmental Standards
• Supporting shipping and receiving operations as needed
• Working on manufacturing/assembly lines in different stations as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school (OSSD or equivalent)
• Ability to quickly identify and take action in a safe manner
• Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time including bending, twisting and walking
• Previous experience in manufacturing, particularly in food industry, is an asset
• Must be available to work days, nights and weekends

Competency

Care

Dare

Inspire

Share

What Lactalis will offer:

Social advantages

Food donation

Free drinks (coffee, tea,etc.)

Years of Service Recognition Program

Social club, activities during the year

Our ESG commitment:

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI:

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

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