Powder Packer

**Job Type**:Temporary (Fixed Term)

As a leader in the Dairy Industry, our mission is to remain true to our members' vision of sustainability by offering our customers quality dairy products. Our core values embody boldness, collaboration, excellence, communication, and integrity.

If you are a hardworking individual seeking opportunities of professional growth and development, and our vision and values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Hourly rate of $22.20
- Company Pension
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Programs for Professional Development

**WHAT THIS ROLE IS ABOUT**:

- Work in compliance with all safety standards and Good Manufacturing Principles - keeping work area, equipment, and production floors clean, safe, and in compliance with all food safety requirements
- Monitor and operate the required equipment in the powder area
- Complete training period and perform tasks of an Operator I when required (cross-train)
- Responsible to complete all paperwork, including weight check forms and product labelling
- Take samples to be tested for food quality
- Sanitize and clean production area
- Regular manual material handling of 25 kg bags of powder
- All other duties as assigned

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Relevant post-secondary education will be considered an asset
- Experience working with process controls and computer-based systems will be considered an asset
- Ability and willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends
- Must be able to obtain a forklift license and elevated platform or scissor lift training
- Previous experience in a food production environment will be considered and asset
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Team player
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Must be able to work at heights
- Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and work in a safe manner