Night Drying Operator — Dairy Plant, Shift Diff

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

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