Dryer Operator - Night Shift

Actus Nutrition; Adell (WI); On-site; USD 39,261; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) company match

Job summary

A health-focused nutrition company in Adell, WI is seeking a Dryer Operator to efficiently manage dryer equipment. Candidates should have experience with machine operations and strong mechanical skills. Duties include ensuring product quality, operating forklifts, and performing maintenance tasks. The company offers competitive pay at $28.50 per hour plus benefits such as medical and 401(k) matching. Opportunities for advancement are emphasized, making it an excellent place for a dedicated worker.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience or equivalent skills preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• License forklift operator or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Understand and trace product lines from the filling station to the product supply tanks.
• Operate the dryer equipment following procedures and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records for efficiency, quality, and inventory control.
• Obtain samples for quality control in compliance with established procedures.
• Operate forklift safely as defined by procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist in repairs as required.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Job description

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers.

Position

We are currently seeking a Dryer Operator to join the Adell, WI team. The Dryer Operator is responsible for running the dryer equipment in an efficient and productive manner. Ideal candidates will have previous manufacturing experience in a dairy processing environment, trouble shooting skills, able to tolerate varying smells and temperatures, and a willingness to learn.

Pay

$28.50 per hour USD +$0.50 shift differential

Shift

Rotational Night Shift, 6:00PM-6:00AM; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday one week and Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday the opposite week

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand and be able to trace product lines from the tote filling station to the product supply tanks.
• Able to CIP D-tanks 1-6 in the D-alley. (Knowledge of pipe connections and panel view screen)
• Be able to operate the dryer equipment in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate packaging, coding, tagging, labeling, and storage of finished products in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain accurate production/packaging records for efficiency, quality, and inventory control.
• Obtain sanitary totes samples for quality control in compliance with established procedures.
• Weigh finished product totes used during shift and document on required paperwork.
• Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner as defined by procedures and safety requirements and record operational status on daily checklist.
• Report equipment and or quality problems to the production supervisor, quality control and maintenance.
• Cleaning and CIP of all equipment and work areas as the position requires.
• Perform routine maintenance on the equipment and assist maintenance in the repair of equipment as required.
• Any other task required to get the job done and/or any other tasks asked by management personnel.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience or equivalent skills preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• License forklift operator or willingness to learn.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

We are committed to identifying and recruiting dedicated and reliable candidates to join the team of passionate employees. Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.