Seasonal Dryer Operator

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Seasonal Dryer Operator will be responsible for controlling the daily production flow to meet production quotas as communicated by management. The Seasonal Dryer Operator is expected to act in a proactive manner to ensure smooth and effective operations and report issues to management immediately.

Position Responsibilities

• Operates the PLC control panel, checks the line and test runs the equipment for proper operation prior to start of shift.
• Mets production quotas and fulfills work orders as assigned while producing high quality product.
• Maintains good product flow and dryer bed levels.
• Coodinates with the Processing Lead to ensure production rates are being met.
• Responsible for daily operations, documentation and reporting any failures to meet flow targets or quality specs/solids to management and maintain production records and recipes for all products.
• Responsible for maintaining production records and recipes for all product.
• Performs preventative maintenance and reports any equipment issues to the Supervisor and Maintenance department.
• Operates dryer(s) to maximum efficiency, checking all zones to ensure proper drying, good quality and good product color while maintaining effective operations.
• Adjust Dryers to address problems such as wet product, toasting, case hardening, and pink production.
• Constantly checks the dryer and equipment for failures and malfunctions.
• Ensures production process follows Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP’s).
• Able to identify and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Inspires and motivates others; effectively influences actions and opinions of others.
• Constantly looks for ways to improve and promote quality.