Dryer Operator - Day Shift

Job description

The Dryer Operator transports products from trim lines into dryers and from dryers into hoppers via barrels and totes. Duties and Responsibilities include: - Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. - Compliance to SOP's, GMPs, Housekeeping, Safety, and all other FE policies. - Obtains empty barrels and positions them under the appropriate trim line to prevent barrel overflow and product spill. - Ensure barrels are filled properly to guarantee maximum drying efficiency per product specifications. - Operates dryer apparatus including, but not limited to barrels, dollies, hoists, dryers and hoppers. - Follows proper blending procedures in accordance to Quality blend ratios in Hopper area (this includes any Deviated blending and other proper blending of product). - Ensures the proper product dries correctly and is then added to the correct hopper per the production schedule. - Modifies machine settings as needed based on product specifications. - Follows checklists and processes to ensure proper startup of equipment. - Keeps area clean at all times. - Employees may be assigned to perform other tasks such as packing, palletizing, trimming, inserting ma...