Dryer Operator (Nights) 0500pm-0500am - Jerome West Plant

Actus Nutrition; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Actus Nutrition is hiring a Dryer Operator at the Jerome West Plant. The role requires running dryer equipment, troubleshooting in a dairy processing environment, and tolerating varying smells and temperatures. Pay is $26.29/hour USD with a $1.50/night shift differential.

Rotational night shift: 5:00 PM–5:00 AM, 5 days on and 2 days off on alternating weeks. Essential duties include tracing product lines, CIP tasks, packaging accuracy, production records, tote sampling, forklift operation, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a machine operator preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Forklift operator license or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate dryer equipment following procedures and safety rules.
• Maintain accurate production/packaging records and labeling.
• Manage tote samples and inventory documentation.
• Operate forklift safely and log status on daily checklist.
• Report equipment/quality issues to supervisor and maintenance.
• Clean and CIP equipment and work areas as required.
• Assist maintenance staff with routine repairs as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

At Actus Nutrition, we focus on creating 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 our customers' expectations.

We are currently seeking a Dryer Operator to join the Jerome West Plant. The Dryer Operator is responsible for running dryer equipment efficiently and productively. Ideal candidates will have previous manufacturing experience in a dairy processing environment, troubleshooting skills, the ability to tolerate varying smells and temperatures, and a willingness to learn.

Pay: $26.29 per hour USD + $ 1.50 night shift differential

Shift: Rotational Night Shift, 5:00 PM-5:00 AM; Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday one week and Wednesday, Thursday the opposite week

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand and 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 tote samples for quality control in compliance with established procedures.
• Weigh finished product totes used during shift and document required paperwork.
• Operate the forklift safely and efficiently in accordance with procedures and safety requirements, and record the operational status on the 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 required by the position.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and assist maintenance staff in repairs as required.
• Any other task required to get the job done and/or any other tasks asked by management personnel.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a machine operator or equivalent skills are preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Forklift operator license or willingness to learn.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

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