Process Operator; Dryer 2nd

Process Operator (Dryer

A), on 2nd (3pm-11pm)

Job Category:
Hourly (plant, etc)

Requisition Number: PROCE
002308

• Posted:
  May 29, 2026
• Full‑Time
• On‑site
• Rate: $29.29 USD per hour

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Location:

West Springfield, MA, USA

• Pay or shift range: $29.29 USD to $31.14 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Our dairy cooperative is seeking a regular, full‑time Machine Operator for our dryer A operation on 2nd shift (3pm‑11pm) who will provide for proper drying and particle formation, sampling and testing of products following state and federal government regulation. Comply with precise American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) standards regarding particle size distribution, residual moisture content, particle shape of the product and powder specification.

Ensure compliance with state and federal government regulations. Maintain dryer facilities in a sanitary manner, including Clean in Place (CIP) washing of equipment, and cleaning of walls, floors, ceilings, light fixtures, drains, and other similar environmental areas.

Schedule flexibility, willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotate shift, as required. At times overtime, weekend work, holiday work, and shift rotation will be mandatory. Pay range: $29.29/hr. – $31.14/hr. plus 7% shift differential for 2nd shift.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Operate dryer, ensuring that the formation of sprays are successful so that powder specification can be met.
• Maintain the inlet air filter system to make a quality and sanitary dried dairy product.
• Maintain the cool air system, containing very high efficiency filters, taking extra precaution so that particles from the condensing areas of the refrigeration equipment cannot infiltrate the product air stream.
• Consistently examine the inlet and exhaust air sides, the burner chamber and the diffusion housing.
• Maintain dryer throat and/or any buildup of dirt, burnt/scorched powder or any other material that may have lodged on the diffusion screens.
• Ensure the nozzle operation is atomizing.
• Check the process‑therm heat recovery system.
• Maintain the secondary dryer system, the powder sifter system; cleans in place the chamber, wet side and process‑therm.
• Responsible for emergency shutdown.
• Maintain the high‑pressure pump and seals.
• At shift change ensure dryer and operations are in good condition and provide pertinent information to the next operator.
• Verify that all required documents are filled out properly and are accurate in accordance with Safety and SQF procedures.
• Adhere to Company rules, regulations and core values, including Code of Conduct.
• Perform all tasks using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), following the Food Safety and Food Quality requirements of the SQF Program, including reporting all safety issues and incidents to a supervisor or other member of the leadership team immediately.
• Maintain GMPs and operate all equipment in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Work safely and efficiently, following all safety requirements including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and lock‑out/tag‑out procedures.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

• Work effectively in a multi-tasking environment, work independently and as part of a team, work with minimum supervision and interaction positively with others at every level of the organization.
• Detail oriented.
• Identify and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Handle situations or problems that occur with a high level of professionalism and direction.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to read and understand instructions and manuals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measures, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude. Ability to grow and support a team environment.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ethics – Treat people with…