Dryer Operator

FrieslandCampina group; Town of Darlington (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FrieslandCampina is seeking a Dryer Operator in Wisconsin to operate and monitor our drying equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient production. You will perform routine checks, adjust processes as needed, and maintain thorough batch documentation in a fast-paced dairy environment.

The role requires adherence to SOPs, GMP, and food-safety standards, with a focus on safety, attention to detail, and teamwork. Join our Production team to contribute to high-quality dairy ingredients.

Qualifications

• Follows established SOPs and safety procedures.
• Ensures GMP practices and food-safety standards are met.
• Maintains accurate production records and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor drying equipment according to SOPs.
• Monitor temperature, pressure and other process conditions; adjust as needed.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic troubleshooting with team support.
• Complete production records, batch documentation and quality checks.
• Monitor silo volumes and production flow to keep process moving.
• Perform CIP/COP cleaning and sanitation per procedures.
• Handle raw materials and finished products following GMP and food-safety requirements.
• Speak up and collaborate to resolve production or processing issues.

Skills

SOP adherence

Team communication

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Dryer Operator, you’ll help turnliquid dairy streams into high-quality dairy ingredients by safely operating and monitoring our drying equipment.

You’ll keep a close eye on the process, make adjustments when needed, complete quality checks, and clean and sanitize equipment to keep production running safely and efficiently. Most importantly, you’ll help make sure every batch meets our safety, quality, and production standards.

Dryer Operator

As a Dryer Operator, you’ll help turnliquid dairy streams into high-quality dairy ingredients by safely operating and monitoring our drying equipment.

You’ll keep a close eye on the process, make adjustments when needed, complete quality checks, and clean and sanitize equipment to keep production running safely and efficiently. Most importantly, you’ll help make sure every batch meets our safety, quality, and production standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be hands-on with the drying process, keeping equipment running smoothly and making sure every batch meets our safety, quality, and production standards.

• Operate and monitor drying equipment according to established SOPs.
• Keep an eye on temperature, pressure, dry matter, and other process conditions, making adjustments when needed.
• Complete routine equipment checks and handle basic troubleshooting, partnering with the team when bigger issues come up.
• Complete production records, batch documentation, and quality checks accurately.
• Monitor silo volumes and production flow to help keep the process moving.
• Complete CIP/COP cleaning and sanitation according to established procedures.
• Handle raw materials and finished products following GMP and food-safety requirements.
• Speak up when something doesn’t look right and work with the team to identify and resolve production or processing issues.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training is a plus.
• Previous food, dairy, chemical, or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ability to follow SOPs, written instructions, and safety procedures carefully and consistently.
• Familiarity with GMP and food-safety standards is a plus.
• Someone who takes safety, quality, attention to detail, and doing the job right seriously.

How You’ll Work

You’ll be a key part of our Production team, working closely with teammates in Maintenance, Quality, and fellow operators to keep production running safely and smoothly. Communication, teamwork, and a willingness to jump in and solve problems are all a big part of the job.

Our Values

Everything we do comes back to three simple values:

• We Act With Respect – Treat others with integrity, professionalism, and respect.
• We Aim Higher – Look for ways to make every process, shift, and day better.
• We Succeed Together – Support your teammates and work toward a common goal.

Why FrieslandCampina?

We’re a global dairy cooperative where you’re trusted to take ownership, contribute your ideas, and build a career you’re proud of.