Potato Dehydration Drum Operator with Shift Premiums

Idaho Pacific Holdings; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Pacific Holdings in Rigby, Idaho, seeks a Drum Operator to run a potato-dehydrating drum in a busy full-time plant. The role emphasizes product quality, safety, and efficient operation, with the operator ensuring mash flow, cleanliness, and compliance with specifications.

The position requires standing up to 12 hours, working around heavy equipment, and following sanitation and safety procedures. Shifts rotate every 28 days with pay differentials for swing and grave shifts.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with potato dehydration process.
• Able to follow operational instructions precisely.
• Experience around processing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of chlorine use and cleaning/sanitizing chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain steady mash flow by adjusting feed auger and roller speeds.
• Keep drum operating efficiently; manage mash on rollers.
• Minimize waste by maintaining thick mash sheets.
• Use a bullhide knife to remove bullhides as needed.
• Inform Flake Operator of problems; assist knife replacement.
• Remain near the drum during operation.
• Check product defects and ensure quality; report out-of-grade.
• Exercise caution around moving parts and equipment.
• Keep areas clean and prepared for the next shift.
• Perform sanitation tasks to avoid cross-contamination and maintain cleanliness.
• Clean dip tanks, flake breaker covers, knives and related tools.
• Follow safety regulations and GMP; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Potato dehydration knowledge

Follow operational instructions

Processing equipment experience

Chlorine handling & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Idaho Pacific Holdings in Rigby, Idaho, seeks a Drum Operator to run a potato-dehydrating drum in a busy full-time plant. The role emphasizes product quality, safety, and efficient operation, with the operator ensuring mash flow, cleanliness, and compliance with specifications.

The position requires standing up to 12 hours, working around heavy equipment, and following sanitation and safety procedures. Shifts rotate every 28 days with pay differentials for swing and grave shifts.