Summer Contractor- Production

Aspire Bakeries Careers•Brantford, ON

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Production Summer Students to join our team at our Brantford bakery. As a Production Summer Student, you will be accountable for supporting daily production activities by operating and monitoring high‑speed production equipment while maintaining food‑safety, quality, and sanitation standards throughout the summer term. Aspire Bakeries’ Summer Student Program provides hands‑on, paid experience in a real manufacturing environment while helping students finance their education and gain valuable workplace skills.

Requirements

Actively enrolled full‑time in a college, university, or trade school program
Returning to full‑time studies in the fall semester
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production processes
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
Reliable, punctual, energetic, and safety‑focused
Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work a 12‑hour rotating continental shift schedule (2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights)
Weekend availability: Required
Program Duration: Early May – End of August (full term required)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food manufacturing or industrial production
Ability to troubleshoot and make minor equipment adjustments
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor a high‑speed continuous production line to support efficient output
Set up, run, and monitor equipment in the filling room to maintain product specifications
Conduct visual inspections and regrade products as needed to ensure quality standards
Maintain appropriate stock of raw materials on the line to support continuous flow
Perform basic cleaning and sanitation tasks to support production and food‑safety requirements
Enter production and inventory data accurately into warehouse management systems
Communicate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to maintain process consistency
Follow all Health & Safety, GMP, and hygiene requirements while performing manual lifting and line duties