Technical Operator, Mixing

Location:        Lindsay, Ontario 

Job Type:        Full Time – Onsite 

Shift:               1:00pm – 10:00pm, with flexibility to meet Production needs

Wage:             Starting at $23.55/hour, with higher rates considered based on experience.

Department:  Manufacturing 

Reports to:     Supervisor, Manufacturing 

Posting Date:  August 28, 2026

About Mariposa

Mariposa Dairy is an award-winning cheese manufacturer based in Lindsay, Ontario. As a growing Canadian manufacturer, we are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Guided by our values of Integrity, Growth, and Resilience, we strive to build a workplace where employees can develop, contribute, and succeed.

What we offer: 

• Medical and dental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group RRSP matching after one year of service
• A collaborative, team-oriented workplace culture
• Free employee cheese tastings and take-home product perks

Position Summary 

As a Mixing Technical Operator, you'll play an important role in producing high-quality cheese products by preparing batches, monitoring production processes, and ensuring food safety standards are met. This is a great opportunity for a dependable, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in maintaining quality, supporting their teammates, and contributing to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities 

• Embody and promote company’s core values (Integrity, Growth and Resilience). 
• Run cheese mixing equipment according to the daily production schedule and product specifications.
• Accurately complete production records, batch paperwork, and quality documentation throughout the shift.
• Perform Critical Control Point (CCP) checks and record results to ensure food safety and quality requirements are met.
• Assist with the setup, changeovers, and shutdown of mixing equipment.
• Clean utensils, equipment, and work areas at the end of production to prepare for the sanitation team.
• Follow HACCP, GMP, food safety, and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Communicate production issues, equipment concerns, ingredient shortages, and other operational updates to Supervisors, Lead Hands, and team members.
• Work closely with portioning and downstream production teams to ensure a continuous flow of product and prevent production delays.
• Monitor production pace and keep ahead of portioning requirements to ensure product is available when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, or waste reduction and share recommendations with leadership.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by removing debris, identifying hazards, and following safe work practices.
• Safely handle ingredients and materials weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
• Physically capable of standing for long periods, working in varying temperatures and humidity levels, and lifting (up to 25kgs), pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support operational requirements.

Who You Are:

• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and food safety requirements.
• Ability to complete production records and forms accurately and legibly.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing production needs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Available to work weekends and statutory holidays as required to support production schedules.

We recognize that candidates may not meet every qualification listed above. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe your skills and experience would make you successful in the role, we encourage you to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mariposa Dairy. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly ask you do not contact us by phone.

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon successful reference checks and employment verification. 

 Mariposa Dairy is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

 
This employer only accepts applications from: 

• Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Candidates with a valid Canadian work permit.