Case Pucker

MDI Holding, in partnership with Vitalus Nutrition Inc., is a trusted international supplier of specialty dairy ingredients for large-scale processors and brands. Our transparent, ethical and service-driven approach has helped us build long-standing relationships with customers throughout the world. Our purpose is to improve lives by unlocking the nutritional value of milk.

**_ Bringing Milk to Life_**

We constantly look for ways to improve the work environment, provide a safe workplace, communicate company information, encourage employee collaboration, provide ongoing training to assist employees in performing their current job, and prepare for career opportunities.

We pride ourselves on creating a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment where managers and co-workers care about who you are and support you in learning this new role. This relates to our core values of CARE, INTEGRITY, and EXPERTISE.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

The primary role of the Dryer Operator is to operate the dryer safely and efficiently in order to process, dry, and package dairy products required for the manufacture of safe and high-quality food products. The Dryer Operator is a member of the MDI team and as such, participates in team efforts to achieve department goals, and provides support to other roles within the dairy operations as required. This position requires shift work, weekend, and holiday rotations in a 24/7 operation.
- ** VALUES**: Integrity, Care & Expertise (ICE)
- ** PURPOSE**: Improving Lives - By unlocking the Nutritional Value of Milk

**KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS**
- Set up, operate, and shut down and CIP Case Packing Machine and other butter production equipment. Operate and troubleshoot equipment in order to complete daily targets.
- Complete the required documentation. maintain shift logs of production and other required data in batch sheets and CIP logs, and/or record information into Navision.
- Accurately perform line quality checks, including sample taking, and recording results.
- Loade machinery with packing materials.
- Palletize and transport the product from the department to the cooler.
- Set up and complete Clean-in-Place (CIP) washes, as well as manual sanitizing and cleaning of equipment, and environmental cleaning. Ensure the work area and department are clean and tidy after the shift.
- Back up to the Printer Operator in their absence.
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.
- Adhere to all safety practices and protocols related to job responsibilities and tasks including wearing all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum high school diploma and/or relevant food processing experience.
- A forklift license and experience in forklift operation an assets.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to be flexible in terms of shift work and perform other duties as required.
- Able to lift up to 25kg (55 lbs.)
- Basic computer skills. Able to work and learn on user-friendly computerized control systems.
- Mechanical aptitude and solid troubleshooting ability.
- Able to work with regular exposure to noise, odour, chemical hazards, hazardous machines, and frequent interruptions.

**BENEFITS**
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, LTD & Life Insurance Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Learning opportunities
- Bonus Program
- RRSP/DPSP Program
- Social & Wellness Events
- Attendance Incentive
- Shift Premiums for non-standard hours & weekends