Production Technician

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

Dr. Oetker is a state-of-the-art Pizza Production Facility in London, Ontario. With our Head Quarters in Germany, and operations in over 40 countries around the world, we are an international company with deep family roots dating back to 1891. Our London facility which employees about 300 associates showcases modern, highly automated, high volume production lines where we produce Ristorante, Casa di Mama and Giuseppe pizzas under the Dr. Oetker label. 

In our facility, we start with raw materials such as flour and yeast to make a great pizza crust, topping with sauce and ingredients to make a fantastic, finished pizza and then freezing and packaging the pizzas for retail distribution.

What's in it for You?
•    Starting wage of $28.40 per hour
•    5 paid sick/personal days
•    Uniform Provided
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Employee Referral Program
•    Employer paid health & dental plan
•    Group RSP with employer contributions
•    Safety boots reimbursement

Your Future:
•    You are dynamic and outgoing, looking to implement change and provide improvements. 
•    Your day to day direction comes from the Production Supervisor ensuring priorites are established when troubleshooting equipment related issues.
•    You will carry out mechanical adjustments to optimize equipment during production runs
•    You will be engaged with the Maintenance, Engineering and Production Teams to optimize waste reduction and run rate initiatives.
•    You will support all levels of production when called upon.
•    You are accountable for efficient line changeovers and equipment set-up. 
•    You will be responsible for handling equipment, adjustments and autonomous maintenance programs as assigned.
•    You assist with troubleshooting malfunctions on the production lines and support the line operators in the daily operation of equipment to achieve output and quality standards.
•    You will be part of the team that produces highest quality Dr. Oetker products. Food safety and security is of the utmost importance for Dr. Oetker and for you.
•    You will consistently follow all Dr. Oetker Health & Safety policies and procedures, setting a positive example while exercising care within your work to prevent injuries to yourself and others.
•    You will be trained and responsible for maintaining GMP and HACCP standards.

Your Strengths:
•    You will have a College level diploma or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.- Required
•    Knowledge of infrastructure, utility systems and manufacturing equipment would be an asset.
•    Mechanical experience would be an asset. 
•    Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining focus and attention to detail.
•    You are able to handle pressure and to set priorities as well as being an effective communicator with the ability to work with others in a highly dynamic and flexible work environment.
•    You are able to handle heavy loads (up to 25 KG) and have good hand-eye co-ordination.
•    You can stand for long periods of time and are able to work in extreme conditions with a combination of sitting, standing, walking, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, and kneeling.
•    You are able to work a rotating shift schedule.
•    You must be able to touch and work with pork, chicken, and beef products. 
•    You have your own transportation as public transportation is not always available.

Are you intrigued? Perfect. Then we look forward to your online application. Just click on the "Apply now" button, and you're good to go.

Still, have questions? Then visit us at www.oetker.com/careers/work-with-us to find out why you should join our team.

Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.

Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd.