Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Integrity, Family, Quality, Innovation, Local are the pillars that form our Made Better promise.

We make Candy!!! How sweet is that?

We are currently recruiting for experienced Shipper/Receiver to join our Confectionary Manufacturing Operation. This is a high paced manufacturing facility.

Shift: Afternoons

Pay Rate: $27.99 plus shift premium

• Follow the receiving procedure by completing daily inbound receiving of ingredient/packaging and put them away in designated locations.
• Coordinate with carriers and Dare logistics team/ Customer Service team for shipping finished goods to the designated locations
• Prepare and/or sign off on shipping documents (i.e.: BOL, invoices, etc.)
• Manage receiving, shipping and stock transfer transactions in SAP
• Prepare routine reports and file shipping/receiving records
• Work with production accurately pulling, staging and checking materials.
• Perform daily counts on certain materials and assist in year-end inventory
• Manage warehouse space and rack usage based on daily materials/finished goods in-out flow.
• Assist in resolving daily shipping discrepancies and other issues.
• Report any damaged stock or equipment to supervisors

• Minimum of 5 years of warehouse experience and 3 years of forklift driving experience
• Good understanding of warehouse shipping and receiving procedures.
• Good at the following skills:
  • - computer skills , such as data entry, excel, ERP system etc.
  • - quick learning and attention to details skills;
  • - communication and decision making skills;
  • - multi - tasking and prioritizing skills;
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 35 pounds.

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. 

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.