Lead Dryer Operator - Nights; BSNAC)

BSNAC Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA

Lesaffre is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare and industrial biotechnology. This story began more than 170 years ago in northern France, and, thanks to our pioneer spirit and our innovative approach, we are constantly developing.

Lesaffre's global presence includes 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a 3-billion euro turnover. We work with customers, partners and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being and improve plant nutrition.

This role is within our Biospringer team. Biospringeroffers our customers a range of yeast extracts and fermentation-based products designed to improve the taste and organoleptic properties of food. Our natural ingredients make food tastier and healthier.

• The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability
• A competitive 401K plan, affordable benefits starting on day 1 of employment, and 12 paid holidays
• The ability to utilize your experience and knowledge to make a real impact
• Opportunities for continuous growth within your role and across business units

The Lead Dryer Operator ensures that product is processed and packaged correctly and in a timely manner. This requires a wide range of knowledge and skills, many of which can be learned on the job. The Lead Dryer Operator reports directly to the Production Supervisor. The Lead Dryer Operator may also receive direction from Superintendent or other management personnel as required.

This position is a 12-hour, rotating shift from 6 PM to 6 AM.

The drying and packaging of food products requires flexibility on the part of all personnel as operations change depending upon the needs of the customer. This will require a Lead Dryer Operator to train and work in other departments on a periodic basis to ensure customer requirements are met in a timely manner.

• Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules or policies.
• Perform safe sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other assigned areas.
• Responsible for reading and understanding material safety data sheets for chemicals used for cleaning or ingredients.
• Follow and direct all procedures on precautions of wearing PPE when working around chemicals or ingredients.
• Monitor quality assurance controls during the production on Dryers & Packaging, for example: metal checks, weight checks, and code date verifications are performed on a routine basis and records are maintain, accurate written, and electronic information is documented to ensure the customer receives a quality product.
• Follow and direct the established processes for CIP procedures.
• Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information for CIPs, or any other documents required by the company to regulate downtime, parameters, procedures and equipment through basic analysis, simple calculations, and computer controls.
• Verification and finalize of batch paperwork.
• Inspect Dryer & Pack line infrastructure, monitor equipment, and notify operators, Supervisor, and management when maintenance is required.
• Call maintenance and access MAPCON to write Work Order as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting of Drying & Packaging equipment with maintenance and help if needed on Process problems.
• Assign work to team members depending upon the production schedule and according to changes of operational needs.
• Communicate and direct other employees respectfully, and in an…