Dryer Operator Job Fosston Minnesota USA,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Fosston

Location 701 West 1st Street,Fosston, MN, 56542,United States
Base Pay $25.53 / Hour
Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
Required Degree High school

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Take required samples and delivers them to the QA lab and communicate with the QA lab for results, test product for moisture and PH.
Check equipment to make sure it is working properly, cleans out equipment periodically and prepares equipment for product change.
General maintenance such as screen changes, lubricating equipment.
Conduct rounds throughout the production/packaging unit and record information on Shift Log Report, perform product quality checks as required.
Housekeeping including regular work areas and storage areas.
Communicates with previous shift, relief, supervision and other operators to exchange information on process conditions and other pertinent issues.
Informs supervision of any unusual changes in process conditions, mechanical or electrical failures or malfunctions, unsafe conditions, etc.
Compliance with all Safety, Environmental and Operating Standards.
Report any Safety concerns to the Plant Manager as soon as they are identified.
Ensure plant equipment is operating at maximum efficiency.
Know proper established start up and shut down procedures.
Maintain proper moisture and quality of product being produced.
Monitor moisture, and for scorched particles at least once per hour and enter in log sheet while operating.
Check inside of dryer for powder buildup, and react accordingly to findings. (Inform supervisor of any problems during CIP of unit).
Inspect sifter screen, magnet and report to supervisor any concerns.
Test CIP solution strengths and log on CIP log.
Service pumps and valves as needed and/or per preventative maintenance.
Aid in the training of new personnel.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Is knowledgeable of and complies with Company handbook policies and procedures.
Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as work within a team environment.
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, in stressful situations and with frequent interruptions.
Adapts well to change.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effectively present information one-on-one and small group situations to customers or other employees

#J-18808-Ljbffr