Whey Dryer Operator
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Job overview
Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Whey Dryer Operator. The Whey Dryer Operator monitors and adjusts dryer, finisher evaporator, and WPC performance, ensuring proper operating parameters. This role involves notifying management of equipment irregularities, verifying production and CIP mode changes, and performing computer tasks. The operator maintains production records, conducts hourly quality checks, and assists in other production areas as needed.
Key focus areas include Continuously monitor dryer, finisher evaporator, and WPC performance, Make necessary changes to operating parameters, and Notify control room lead person/management of any irregularities.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED. Important skills include Monitor Dryer Performance, Monitor Finisher Evaporator Performance, Monitor WPC Performance, Make Changes To Operating Parameters, Notify Control Room Lead Person, and Notify Management.
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Full job description
Job Description
Starting wage $25.32
Current openings:
Floater that will work all 3 shifts as needed.
Benefits include - Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K
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Continuously monitor dryer, finisher evaporator, and WPC performance and make necessary changes to operating parameters.
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Notify control room lead person/management of any irregularities in the performance of equipment.
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Monitor and verify that proper changes and connections have been made for production and CIP modes of operation.
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Perform computer tasks as needed.
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Insure correct reporting of ingredients to the inventory management system.
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Maintain all production records in an orderly fashion.
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Perform hourly quality checks.
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Assist in other production areas as required.
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Assist in loading outgoing and unloading incoming trucks of whey concentrate as required.
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Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment and quality standards.
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Perform minor maintenance on equipment as required.
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Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of the position.
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Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements.
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Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
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The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Education and Experience
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Two years of experience in a production area of the plant or equivalent is highly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to use commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division including decimals and fractions
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Mechanical Abilities highly preferred
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Knowledge of and ability to use various computer applications
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Pay Range 25.32
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