Dryer Operator – Food Production & QA Expert

Lesaffre Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Benefits from day 1

12 paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lesaffre Group in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Dryer Operator to manage spray drying processes, monitor equipment, and ensure product quality. The role reports to supervision and requires the ability to rotate between shifts, work safely, and follow GMP and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining drying lines, training in other departments, and supporting maintenance notifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 3 years minimum of experience in similar position.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to follow instructions, learn and ask questions.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage time and plan ahead.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules or policies.
• Perform sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other assigned areas.
• Monitor quality assurance controls during the production process; record results.
• Operate packing line safely and efficiently.
• Inspect dryer infrastructure and notify management when maintenance is needed.
• Assist in trouble-shooting of equipment and process problems.
• Notify Supervisor of equipment failures and major process problems.
• Learn all equipment in Drying and cover shifts as scheduled.
• Train and work in other departments as needed in the facility.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Time management

Teamwork

Following instructions

Forklift certification

Math basics

Job description

Lesaffre Group in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Dryer Operator to manage spray drying processes, monitor equipment, and ensure product quality. The role reports to supervision and requires the ability to rotate between shifts, work safely, and follow GMP and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining drying lines, training in other departments, and supporting maintenance notifications.