Dryer Operator Nights 4p-4a

Dairy Challenge; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Dryer Operator in Minnesota to operate and monitor all dryer equipment and related process controls. You will maintain dryer components, manage waste, and ensure product quality while following GMP and safety policies.

Responsibilities include recording daily production data, sampling products, and communicating shift recaps to the incoming operator. Requires a high school diploma or GED and ability to read, write and speak English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Be able to work a full 12-hour shift.
• Physically handle the duties assigned, including cleaning.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dryer and related process controls as trained.
• Maintain dryer components (top of dryer, gaskets, pipes).
• Keep tower and ground floor clean and organized when not in use.
• Manage shut downs between products and before washups.
• Record powder on daily production sheets and verify labels.
• Collect product samples and manage waste to meet specifications.
• Ensure product meets customer specifications and communicate shift recap to next operator.
• Adhere to GMP, sanitation, safety and DFA policies and procedures.
• Attend required training such as Safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF.

Skills

12-hour shift

Physical stamina

Reading & writing English

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Purpose:
The Dryer Operator is responsible for the operation of all dryer equipment and all process controls associated with these processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively operate the dryer as defined in training and by management
• Maintain top of dryer (pick up clamps, gaskets, pipes, etc.)
• Maintain tower area and ground floor (clean, sanitary, put away when not in use)
• Manage shut downs between products and before wash ups
• Record all powder on daily production sheets
• Ensure rerun is recorded
• Verify labels for accuracy
• Collect product samples
• Manage waste
• Ensure product meets customer specifications
• Communicate shift recap to oncoming operatorPrevent cheese from falling on floor
• Understands and maintains the highest level of GMP and sanitation standards possible
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Perform other work as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Be able to work a full 12-hour shift
• Physically handle the duties assigned, including cleaning
• Learn the theory of operating and cleaning procedures and practices involved in the operation and equipment of the position, including any new operations and equipment assigned by management
• Work proficiently, neatly and accurately at the speeds required
• Perform the job duties resulting in a high-quality product
• Perform necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
• Perform work independently as required
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$24.35/hour

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