Dryer Operator

About Select Milk Producers

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants and 8 joint ventures. With over 800 employees, the company impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business.

Compensation and benefits include medical, vision, dental and life insurance. Other benefits for eligible employees include a 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays and vacation. The company promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace.

• Operate the dryer in a safe, sanitary manner, including drying the product, cleaning the dryer and related equipment, and documenting accurate recordings of test results while in operation.
• Clean the dryer, including hand cleaning parts, clean‑in‑place operations, and dry cleaning on a daily basis.
• Know proper established start‑up and shut‑down procedures.
• Maintain proper moisture and quality of product being produced.
• Monitor moisture, fat, and scorched particles at least once per hour and enter data in the log sheet while operating.
• Check inside of the dryer for powder build‑up and react accordingly to findings (inform supervisor of any problems during CIP of unit).
• Inspect tailings.
• Inspect sifter screen, magnet, and report to supervisor any concerns.
• Properly clean condensed storage silos, cream storage silos, balance tanks, lines, valves, and pumps.
• Test CIP solution strengths and log in the CIP log.
• Service pumps and valves as needed and/or as part of preventative maintenance.
• Aid in the training of new personnel.
• Report immediately to foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; facility must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
• Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Be responsible for food safety and food quality.

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures, including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and discern when issues may require input from higher levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Must possess or be able to acquire an Industrial Truck Operator License.

The company is proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.