Operator, Dryer-DOTH

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Production:

• Operate yeast filter press, belt conveyor, mixer-extruder and all associated equipment in accordance with SOPs and training.
• Monitor and ensure the filter cake discharging, including manual scraping as needed.
• Take product and in-process samples in proscribed manner and frequency.
• Perform basic laboratory analysis in accordance to the SOP’s and plan of control.
• Follow proper procedures in filter press and packaging process and complete them as scheduled.
• Participate in the equipment cleaning operations in accordance with the plan of cleaning.
• Responsible for critical control point monitoring in accordance with the plan of control.
• Follow plant maintenance procedures as needed.
• Learn and comply with all established safety rules and food safety rules of the Plans as well as general company policies.
• Communicate effectively with Superintendent and Dry Yeast Department Manager in plant operations and adherence to the weekly production schedule.
• Communicate effectively with the employees of the Dry Yeast Department.
• Notify Maintenance department of equipment problems that cannot be solved independently by written work order requests.
• Operate packaging equipment as needed.
• Special projects as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Production:

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate yeast filter press, belt conveyor, mixer-extruder and all associated equipment in accordance with SOPs and training.
• Monitor and ensure the filter cake discharging, including manual scraping as needed.
• Take product and in-process samples in proscribed manner and frequency.
• Perform basic laboratory analysis in accordance to the SOP’s and plan of control.
• Follow proper procedures in filter press and packaging process and complete them as scheduled.
• Participate in the equipment cleaning operations in accordance with the plan of cleaning.
• Responsible for critical control point monitoring in accordance with the plan of control.
• Follow plant maintenance procedures as needed.
• Learn and comply with all established safety rules and food safety rules of the Plans as well as general company policies.
• Communicate effectively with Superintendent and Dry Yeast Department Manager in plant operations and adherence to the weekly production schedule.
• Communicate effectively with the employees of the Dry Yeast Department.
• Notify Maintenance department of equipment problems that cannot be solved independently by written work order requests.
• Operate packaging equipment as needed.
• Special projects as assigned.

Packaging

Operate packaging equipment as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Paperwork requires attention to detail. Basic computer skills required including basic knowledge of Excel and a basic knowledge of the Windows environment.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, percentages and Ratios.
• Ability to multi-task preform more than one job task at a time.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma required. 3 years of experience in a food grade production facility preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence if needed. Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization or Auditors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions…