SHIFT:

• Night (6:00pm-6:30am)
• Subject to change according to business needs.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefit package available: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and AD&D, FSA, vacation, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k, subject to applicable eligibility and waiting periods.
• On-site employee gym!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dryer Operator is a key member of the production team. The Dryer Operator must have: Knowledge of all production lines and equipment. Possess the ability to trouble-shoot and resolve issues; Responsible for system efficiencies, operation of manufacturing equipment, and cleaning and maintaining the production process equipment: Sound communication skills, both verbal and written. The Dryer Operator assists the Production Supervisor in the development and training of team members as assigned. He or she ensures that; all documentation is timely, accurate, and complete, that GMP’s, Sanitation requirements and performance measures are tracked and met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes pre-operational checks on all equipment before starting a process.
• Checks components of raw materials and finished product in accordance with published SOP’s.
• Reviews department and system performances daily. Offers ideas and suggestions on how to improve the quality of the product or process.
• Follows published SSOP’s for equipment and processes.
• Collects all samples in accordance with SOP’s.
• Completes all work instructions, production log sheets, and sanitation log sheets accurately and in a timely manner.
• Operates equipment in accordance to SOP’s. Make corrections-based system out-puts and operational data.
• Monitors and documents chemical additions and consumption compared to standards. Informs supervisor of any issues or concerns.
• Verifies CIP systems performance.
• Supports the “Dry Floor” program. Continuously monitors all aspects of the production process for leaks and spills; Takes immediate corrective action and informs the supervisor.
• Arrives for work on time and ready to help operate the business successfully.
• Starts, operates, and cleans process and equipment in accordance to the production plan.
• Offers ideas and suggestions on “How to Improve” the process and System SOP’s, SSOP’s and Sanitation Program.
• Complies with all OSHA and plant published safety regulations.
• Submits ideas and suggestions on how to improve safety.
• Communicates safety issues and concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Participates as a member of the team and treating other in like manner.
• Supports greater employee involvement and actively participates in operating the shift.
• Utilizes shift pass-down meetings and plant meetings to communicate your ideas and suggestion for improving plant operations.
• The individual must be willing to learn new concepts, accept and embrace change, and be an active member of operating a business.
• Prepares for your employee review.
• Completes other projects as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work-related experience.

Experience:

• Production plant environment experience a plus.
• Industrial production operator experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Excessive ascending and/or descending of ladders and stairs using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• on a regular basis. Body agility is emphasized.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for short distances on a regular basis.
• Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Also, repetitive moving of arms and repetitive bending over to perform Dryer dig outs every other day for up to 4 consecutive hours at a time using a shovel.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time on concrete.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist on a regular basis.
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees occasionally.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Lifting: Able to lift up to 25lbs on a regular basis and up to 75lbs occasionally.  
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.  Includes activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Occasional crawling and bending in a confined space for continuous periods of time.
• Subject to up to at least 92db’s.
• Subject to extreme heat:  Temperatures above 100 degrees on a regular basis.

Equipment Operated:

• Dryers, Bagging and Bulk bagging equipment, Palletizer, Scales, CIP Systems, Miscellaneous Manufacturing Equipment, Personal Computer, Copy Machine, Fax Machine, and Calculator, Analytical Equipment, Phone, Forklift, hand tools, and lifts.