Dryer

Description

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Lactalis Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Dryer Operator based in Tulare, CA.

Reporting to Whey Supervisor(s), the Dryer Operator’s main responsibility is to operate the Whey Dryer in a productive manner following the applicable safety and quality procedures.

• Mechanical
  
  Activities:
  
  Make mechanical adjustments to line equipment
• Perform PM/TPM’s, prevent downtime, troubleshoot issues, assist maintenance technicians, complete failure analysis-root cause identification and corrective actions
• Maintain Daily Process Log. Complete in process testing
• Sanitation
  
  Activities:
  
  Perform daily sanitation, Schedule sanitation, Pre-Op & Post-Op inspection, Period sanitation, Filter and Sock changes, complete Dryer sanitation
• Computer
  
  Activities:
  
  Use control view to run the process, Use Matrix and MES, OEE production program
• Use Excel for production sheets and reports
• Control Point
  
  Activities:
  
  Monitor charts for accuracy, pull product samples for micro and analytical
• Relieve Packaging for breaks and other vacancy
• Control Point
  
  Activities:
  
  Perform metal detector checks, (CCP), perform scale checks (Wt. Program). Record avg. weights on tally sheet, take product sample aseptically, perform packaging inspection
• Support equipment:
  Operate forklifts, floor scrubbers, lift equipment
• Provide coverage so that team members can attend meetings, cross‑training, and/or work on projects
• Prevent downtime, prevent TPM and other production needs, including emergency situations
• Communicate and pass down business information
• Complete failure analysis including root cause and corrective action
• Actively identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and support maintenance when needed
• Perform other assignments as needed by the team or management
• Adhere to all requirements and process changes related to our LHD Daily Management Systems implementation

Regular Attendance is an essential function of the job

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Must work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner in accordance to LHD GMP’s.
• Documented…