Short Term Drum Operator
About The Position
Join our team! Come help the farmers in our local communities, the food service operations serving school lunches, cafeterias, nursing homes, restaurants, and food manufacturers that utilize our ingredients to make a wide array of delicious products. You will encounter continuous learning opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact. Looking for enthusiastic individuals Temporary Drum Operator Job Type: Temporary short-term position with the possibility of hiring full-time. Position Time Frame: Start date, 7/20/2026, to 10/20/2026, with shift rotation every 28 days. This position comes with a shift rotation that occurs every 28 days. The work shifts consist of an AM Shift- 8 AM-4 PM, a Swing Shift schedule 4 PM-12 AM, and a Grave shift from 12 AM-08 AM. This schedule change will occur every 28 days. The swing shift comes with a differential pay of $1 per hour, and the grave shift comes with a differential hourly pay of $1.50 more per hour.
Requirements
- Must be able to closely follow operational instructions.
- Knowledge of chlorine use and cleaning / sanitizing chemicals.
- Education must be of such level as to allow for the accurate reading, writing, calculation and communication of the required materials and instructions to complete the job responsibilities of the Drum Operator.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the potato dehydration process helpful.
- Previous experience working around processing equipment preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining an adequate and consistent flow of mash.
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the feed auger and roller adjustments, as well as shoveling product as needed to accomplish this.
- Ensure the drum operates efficiently and effectively by keeping plenty of mash on all applicator rolls; work clean mash up and dirty mash down; ensure only clean mash is on the applicator rollers to minimize defects.
- Ensure the reduction or elimination of waste / defect / throw-away by adjusting the rolls and maintaining as thick a sheet of mash as possible.
- Utilize a bullhide knife to remove bullhides as soon as they are discovered.
- Advise the Flake Operator of any problems as quickly as possible.
- Assist in the replacement of the flake knife when required.
- The Drum Operator will be on or near the drum at all times while operating.
- Checks for product defects and ensures product quality standards are met.
- Notify the Flake Operator, Assistant Shift Manager or the Shift Manager immediately if product is out of grade.
- Use caution around moving parts and equipment.
- Keep areas of responsibility clean and well maintained during shift hours, and ensure area is clean for the next shift.
- Complete all sanitation responsibilities including (but not limited to): avoiding cross-contamination; keep all tools clean and sanitized; keep mash pan relatively empty and in good sanitary condition; keep catwalks clean and free of debris; ensure tools or shovels do not come in contact of catwalk or other contaminated areas.
- Clean tool dip tanks twice during shift; clean flake breaker covers every two hours; clean knives, slides, and snifter tube once a shift.
- Comply with all safety regulations; follow all plant and safety policies.
- Follows all company and regulated good manufacturing practices.
- Completes all other responsibilities as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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