Dryer Operator (C) Day Shift

Symrise; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Symrise is seeking a dedicated Dryer Operator for the Day Shift to join our food processing team. You will operate dryer and evaporator systems, perform CIP, and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and safety in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, GMP knowledge, and the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a team to maintain quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• GMP and hygienic practices knowledge preferred.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive, inspect, and process transferred liquid product through dryer and evaporator operations.
• Operate dryer and evaporator equipment per procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping; follow GMP/ISO cleanliness standards.
• Run CIP and ensure proper filtration, filtration changes, and filter cleaning.
• Complete process charts and production documentation; use ERP (AX System).
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and assist with equipment maintenance.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Hygienic practices

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Team player

Standing for long periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Thermometer reading

PH meter reading

NIR gauges

Touch panels / control screens

Job description

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise – always inspiring more...

Your role

Dryer Operator – Day Shift

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dryer Operator to join our team in a dynamic food processing environment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of dryer and evaporator machinery while adhering to food safety standards. This position requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Operational Tasks

• Safely complete the receipt, inspection, and processing of transferred liquid product through dryer and evaporator operations.
• Operate dryer and evaporator equipment according to standard procedures.
• Manipulate materials to and from tanks, clear clogs at bottom of cyclones and wishbone.
• Change A/C filters in drop room; disassemble and clean all dryer system filters and atomizer equipment.
• Operate odor control system, flow plate, and scrubber.
• Troubleshoot dryer/evaporator issues and dumping/building of all beds/rotary valves.
• Perform CIP (Clean-In-Place) process as per diagram layout.
• Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
• Complete process charts, related paperwork, and recording documents.
• Efficiently operate and navigate ERP (AX System); locate and complete operations paperwork as required.

Quality Components

• Reference and comply with SPF Quality Manual (Conform / Non-Conformance).
• Knowledge and compliance of material, ingredient, and product code specifications.
• Ability to calibrate, operate, and read thermometer, PH meter, and NIR gauges.
• Fulfill HACCP standards; observe with GMP's.
• Describe food safety risks (insects, leaks, product failures, foreign objects, micro contaminants).
• Adhere to EU and Non-EU Standards, GMO and Non-GMO Standards.

Technical Components

• Forklift Certification; hoist operation.
• Scale verification and calibration.
• Proficient use of production hand tools.
• Read applicable gauges.
• Ability to run touch panels and control screens.
• Understand process flow and interaction of equipment.

Safety Components

• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Lock Out / Tag Out procedures.
• Awareness of slip/trip/fall hazards.
• Proper chemical storage and use; proper lifting techniques.
• Safety event procedure; follow accident and incident reporting procedure.
• Attend annual/monthly safety meetings as scheduled.

Leadership & Teamwork

• Maintain a positive attitude; demonstrate good communication and cooperation skills.
• Share ideas for process improvement.
• Follow all company policies, rules, and regulations.
• Assist with training and instruction for new hires and transfer of assignment.
• Participate as requested in GMP, ISO, or FSSC audits.

Schedule

• 12-hour day shift
• Rotating weekends

About you

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
• GMP, Hygienic Practices knowledge is preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Unrestricted range of motion; self-motivated and team player.
• Strong attention to product color variation, odor sensitivity, and texture.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and maintaining production documentation.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, climb stairs/ladders, work at heights, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic reading and comprehension skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $19 - $25 / hourly
• Benefits include: 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee assistance program, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, referral program, tuition reimbursement, vision insurance.

Our offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.