1107-Dryer 1 Operator

TreeHouse Foods • Wayland, MI

8d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dryer Operator at the Wayland location provides support to the Production team, driving and supporting key initiatives to improve performance throughout the plant. This role involves performing various functions to ensure efficient production of products while prioritizing employee and food safety, and maintaining the quality of our products. The operator will understand dryer theory, identify operational issues, and make necessary adjustments. Responsibilities include inspecting, cleaning, operating, starting up, shutting down, changing over, and performing minor adjustments and basic troubleshooting on assigned equipment. The role also involves ensuring material stock, managing product removal and inventory entry using material handling equipment, directing teams for "Clean In Place" (CIP) and plug clearing, performing operations according to SOPs, and assisting in updates. Continuous improvement activities, training, and mentorship of other team members are also key aspects. Maintaining a safe and clean work area, identifying and correcting safety and food safety issues, and adhering to safety and quality protocols like Ergonomics, LOTO, PPE, and GMPs are crucial. Compliance with GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, LOTO, food safety programs, and other company policies is mandatory. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience following instructions/process documents and providing effective communication, both verbal and written
• Experience with operating a sit-down forklift
• The ability to work overtime and weekends
• All employees are responsible for the quality and food safety of all products produced in this facility.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize employee/food safety always, ensuring the quality of our products.
• Prioritize production at scheduled rate, while consistently demonstrating our Treehouse Values.
• Demonstrate ability to understand the dryer theory of operations, the signs and symptoms that require system adjustments, and the effects of adjustments available.
• Inspect, clean, efficiently operate, start-up, shut down, changeover, make minor adjustments, and perform basic troubleshooting on assigned equipment to ensure efficient production of products as scheduled.
• Ensure that all materials required to run the line remain stocked, and that product produced is appropriately removed and entered into inventory, utilizing appropriate material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, scanners, etc. in accordance with their SOPs.
• Responsible for directing team of peers to safely and efficiently complete “Clean In Place” (CIP), plug clearing efforts, and other activities assigned.
• Perform assigned operations in accordance with established “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOPs) with teammates, immediate supervisors, and other designated personnel to confirm the viability of suggested changes and partner to make updates as necessary.
• Perform associated continuous improvement activities, such as; line performance tracking, execution of CILs, ‘drum beats’, etc.
• Assist in the training and positive mentorship of other team members as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Identify and correct safety and food safety issues in assigned areas and common areas, requesting assistance as needed.
• Learn and adhere to applicable Safety and Quality protocols as outlined in annual training content such as; Ergonomics, LOTO, PPE, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), etc.
• Must comply with the requirements defined within the contents of the GMP’S, SOP’s, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), LOTO procedures, foods safety programs and all other policies established by TreeHouse Foods.
• Legibly complete all required documentation.
• Must possess strong attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to successfully multi-task.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program
• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs
• Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth
• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed