Job Description

Join Our Team at Mariposa – Pressroom Technician

Location: Lindsay, Ontario

Job Type: Full-time; Onsite

Wage: $22.44/hr

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor

Posting Date: October 19, 2026

About Mariposa

Mariposa Dairy is a leading manufacturer of award-winning cheeses in Lindsay, Ontario. As we continue to grow, we're looking for dedicated team members who share our commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Our culture is built on Integrity, Growth, and Resilience, with a focus on supporting our people and their success.

What we offer

• Medical and dental benefits
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group RRSP matching after one year of service
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A collaborative, team-oriented workplace culture
• Free employee cheese tastings and take-home product perks

Position Summary

We are seeking a Pressroom Technician who will join our manufacturing department and be responsible for cheese pressing. This individual ensures that pressed cheese meets consistency and quality targets while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency. The Pressroom Technician should be detail oriented, compliant with food safety regulations, and able to work to meet production demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Embody and promote the company’s core values (Integrity, Growth, and Resilience).

Safety & Food Safety

• Follow all health and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and required PPE.
• Complete pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is clean, safe, and ready for use.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, molds, tools, and work areas according to HACCP and GMP requirements.
• Identify and report safety, equipment, or food safety concerns.

Pressroom Operations

• Set up, operate, and monitor cheese pressing equipment according to production specifications.
• Accurately weigh and load milk into bags and distribute product evenly for consistent pressing.
• Monitor and adjust pressure, timing, temperature, and milk flow throughout the pressing process.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and report major equipment concerns or failures.

Quality & Documentation

• Inspect pressed cheese for consistency, texture, moisture, and overall quality.
• Identify, isolate, and report product that does not meet quality standards.
• Complete required production, quality, sanitation, and deviation records accurately.

Production & Organization

• Maintain molds, liners, tools, and supplies required for daily production.
• Coordinate with curd preparation and packaging teams to maintain workflow and meet production targets.
• Minimize product waste and support efforts to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Support the training of new pressroom employees on equipment operation, safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Participate in team discussions and suggest opportunities to improve pressroom processes.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in working with production equipment.
• Comfortable working with numbers and using basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Able to follow SOPs, GMPs, and production procedures while completing documentation accurately.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen and follow direction.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Dependable and committed to regular, reliable attendance.

Requirements

• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends, based on production needs.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and working in varying temperatures and humidity levels.
• Able to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs.) and perform physical tasks including pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements.

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.