DRYER OPERATOR-AM

Duties And Responsibilities

• Filling/Emptying dryer bins.
• Make the machinery is working properly.
• Move product from wash tanks to dryers to elevators.
• Use hand and eye coordination to operate the overhead conveyor/hoist system.
• Maintain a steady flow of product out of the dryer room and onto the scale mezzanine.
• Inspect product and equipment for possible contaminants.
• Extensive climbing, pushing and pulling throughout shift.
• Ability to quickly react to fast-paced and constant maneuvering of dryer baskets and carts between wash system, dryer deck, and elevators.
• And any other work-related duties assigned by your Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be able to tolerate working in a very humid/warm environment.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to climb stairs frequently.
• Must be highly organized.
• Must have good oral communication skills.
• Must have a team player attitude.
• Must be able to work weekdays and weekends.
• Spanish speaking is a plus, but not required.
• Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand and follow posted work rules/ procedures.

Working Conditions

• Inside work: protected from weather conditions - FREQUENTLY
• Outside work: no effective protection from weather - RARELY
• Both inside and outside work: activities occur both inside and outside an office enclosure - RARELY
• Extreme cold: below 32 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day - RARELY
• Extreme heat: above 100 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day - RARELY
• Noise: employees must shout to be heard over ambient noise level (hearing protection required) - RARELY
• Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body - RARELY
• Potential hazards: moving parts, electricity, gas, scaffolding, chemicals, etc. - RARELY
• Terminal viewing: extended viewing of screens - RARELY
• Atmospheric conditions (in non-confined spaces): fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc. - RARELY
• Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids - RARELY
• Respirator: use of a respirator is required - RARELY
• Physical stamina: due to emergency or workload demands, subject to extended work hours requiring stamina beyond normal demands or levels - RARELY
• None: employee is NOT substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (work occurs in typical indoors, office or administrative environment) - FREQUENTLY

Activity Function

• Standing (on a hard surface) - FREQUENTLY
• Stairs - FREQUENTLY
• Walking - FREQUENTLY
• Sitting - OCCASIONALLY
• Twisting - OCCASIONALLY
• Stooping - OCCASIONALLY
• Crouching - OCCASIONALLY
• Crawling - RARELY
• Talking - FREQUENTLY
• Hearing - FREQUENTLY
• Reaching - FREQUENTLY
• Seeing - FREQUENTLY
• Balancing - RARELY
• Pushing up to 50 lbs. - RARELY
• Pulling up to 50 lbs. - RARELY
• Grasping - FREQUENTLY
• Lifting or carrying up to 10 lbs. - RARELY
• Lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs. - RARELY
• Lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs. - RARELY
• Felling - RARELY
• Using precise hand movements - FREQUENTLY
• Reasoning or solving problems - FREQUENTLY
• Reading - FREQUENTLY
• Writing - FREQUENTLY
• Performing mathematical calculations - RARELY
• Adhering to deadlines under pressure - FREQUENTLY
• Learning or retaining technical information - FREQUENTLY
• Interacting with customers or visitors - FREQUENTLY