Dryer Packaging Technician - Food Safety & Quality

Michael Foods; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company is seeking a Dryer Packager to handle the packaging, sealing, labeling, and stacking of finished products in Wakefield, Nebraska. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, managing sanitation schedules, and ensuring food safety compliance. Qualifications include mechanical troubleshooting skills and experience with dryers. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and commit to safety and quality regulations. This is a critical role within the production facility.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills are essential for performance.
• Experience in operating dryers and related equipment is crucial.
• Must understand OEE targets and production documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of dryer areas.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly master sanitation schedules.
• Verify final weights of finished products.
• Ensure proper packaging, sealing, labeling, and stacking of finished products.
• Read and comprehend batch records for solids.
• Prepare and perform pre-operational inspections.

Skills

Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills

Experience with operating dryers and related equipment

Strong understanding of OEE targets and production documentation

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Education

Less than high school education

Job description

A leading food processing company is seeking a Dryer Packager to handle the packaging, sealing, labeling, and stacking of finished products in Wakefield, Nebraska. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, managing sanitation schedules, and ensuring food safety compliance. Qualifications include mechanical troubleshooting skills and experience with dryers. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and commit to safety and quality regulations. This is a critical role within the production facility.