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Whether you’re starting your career or are ready for a new challenge in a stimulating and collaborative workplace, your next professional challenge as a Dairy Worker is right here!

Schedules will vary week to week. Candidates must have flexibility in their availability and able to work all shifts (days/afternoons/nights) and up to 36-40 hours/week.

What’s involved in the Dairy Worker role:

Set Up (When Line is Not Ready)

• To complete tasks which process controls require
• To complete mould checks and change extractor bars when needed
• Prepare packaging and inclusions as well as track usage on the tracking sheet
• Track lot numbers
• Assist with the operator upon startup and during change overs
• Communicate with operator regarding direction for assistance (ie: sanitizer and sponges, garbage boxes, fill glue pots, help with supplies)
• Ensure code daters/shrink wraps are functioning correctly

During Production

• Check product for damage, proper packaging usage/integrity and product quality
• Gather wrapped product as it exits the production line, place the product in the appropriate patterns in the shoot.
• Feed product through chute into appropriate secondary packaging such as boxes or bags
• Date if necessary and ensure that product travels on conveyer to freezer
• Clear conveyer jams if necessary
• Observe the specific work area for equipment problems, product jams, and code date accuracy
• Communicate effectively to the operator any concerns relating to product or equipment
• Ensure all necessary supplies are made and the proper information is coded on the supplies when appropriate (ie: boxes labeled, boxes prepared)
• Assist the operator where applicable with packaging supplies (ie: cartons in mastercraft, cones in dispenser, cups in dispenser, glue pots filled)
• Keep work area clean (ie: empty garbage, pick up sticks, wash floor, clean equipment)

Breakdowns During Production

• Clean work area
• Clear product from lines when appropriate
• Communicate with operator regarding direction for assistance if required
• Communicate with supervisor for direction if delay is excessive

During Shutdown

• Ensure supplies are properly returned to container
• Ensure all opened boxes are taped closed prior to shift end if time permits
• Clean work area (ie: empty garbage, pick up sticks, wash floor, clean equipment)
• Ensure all product is cleared from lines
• Track lot numbers
• Assist with set up and cleaning tanks/machines as needed
• Any other duties as designated by Supervisor
• Support the achievement of all corporate and site objectives ​

What you need to join our Edmonton team:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• The ability to read and understand written specifications and instructions
• The ability to work with others and give good direction as required
• The ability to be cross trained in different production areas as per required

REASONING ABILITY

• The ability to perform routine tasks, while remaining alert and flexible
• The ability to problem solve and suggest alternatives as required
• The ability to be cross trained in different areas as per required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• ​ Bending, twisting and some heavy lifting
• Following standard operating procedures
• Good health and stamina
• The ability to work steadily and safely in a fast paced environment
• The ability to read and understand written specifications and instructions
• The ability to work with others and give good direction as required
• The ability to be cross trained in different production areas as per required​

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• A full range of temperatures along with areas of high decibels
• The environment may consist of dry and wet locations with the possibility of becoming slippery.
• Working with cleaning chemicals is a job requirement.

We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR in Edmonton as a Dairy Worker!