Dairy Dryer Operator: Growth, PTO from Day 1

Lactalis USA; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Tulare, CA is seeking a Dryer Operator to run the whey dryer, follow safety and quality procedures, and support continuous improvement. The role involves mechanical adjustments, sanitation, data entry, and shift coverage to keep lines productive.

Candidate will work in a GMP environment with daily logs, QA checks, and collaboration across maintenance and production teams to ensure efficient throughput and product quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP environment preferred.
• Proven dryer operation experience.
• Reliable attendance and performance record.
• Familiarity with production documentation and shift handoffs.

Responsibilities

• Operate Whey Dryer following safety and quality procedures.
• Make mechanical adjustments to line equipment.
• Perform PM/TPMs, troubleshoot issues, assist maintenance.
• Maintain Daily Process Log; in-process testing.
• Sanitation: daily and periodic cleaning; inspections.
• Use control view to run process; reference MES/OEE tools.
• Use Excel for production sheets and reports.
• Relieve packaging for breaks and vacancies.
• Monitor metal detector checks; CCPs; weight checks; sample aseptically.
• Provide coverage for meetings and cross-training.

Skills

Mechanical adjustments

PM/TPM

Sanitation

Excel

OEE tracking

Micro sampling

Forklift operation

Control view/MES

Tools

MES

Matrix/OEE software

Job description

Lactalis USA in Tulare, CA is seeking a Dryer Operator to run the whey dryer, follow safety and quality procedures, and support continuous improvement. The role involves mechanical adjustments, sanitation, data entry, and shift coverage to keep lines productive.

Candidate will work in a GMP environment with daily logs, QA checks, and collaboration across maintenance and production teams to ensure efficient throughput and product quality.