Dryer Operator

Job Type: Regular

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:

Starting Rate: $28.70/hour $1.50/hr shift differential for night shift Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Healthy work/life balance
• Shift time- 2/2/3 5:30 to 5:30 1 month of days and 1 month of nights

Perform daily operations and cleaning of equipment associated with the dryer operation. Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Follow all GMP, SOP and HACCP programs. Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings and review information by telephone, in written form or in person. Identify information by categorizing, estimating, and recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and or/events. Perform operator level maintenance when needed.

Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management. Operate and monitor packaging and casing. Safe operation and sanitation of equipment. Monitor the complete process for safety, efficiency, and quality. Sustain and support automated systems. Clean and sanitize all parts of packaging department including walls, floors, and equipment. Assist other coworkers with tasks and duties within the department.

Adhere to quality system requirements. Follow procedures and work instructions set forth through SOP’s and Master Sanitation Schedules. Monitor dryer operation. Work closely with Production management on product formulas and operating parameters. Operate dryer and complete the Master Sanitation Schedule. Responsible for keeping dryer clean from top to bottom. Monitor Moisture, pH, bulk density, scorch and cleanliness of powder. Assign employee tasks during operations.

Record readings. Package powder. CIP tanks, lines, Dryer system, High-Pressure Pump and Tankers. Safely and efficiently unload incoming tankers. Complete verifications of material being used. Perform minor repairs on equipment as needed.

Assist with training of lower level operators. Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices. Safety Protocol Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures. Correct or report any observed safety hazards. Support safety policies and programs. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum four (4) years of experience in a related field required.

• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer…