Dryer Operator - Night Shift

Fresh Express • Salinas, CA

166d

About The Position

The Dryer Operator transports products from trim lines into dryers and from dryers into hoppers via barrels and totes. This position requires regular and reliable attendance, compliance with SOPs, GMPs, housekeeping, safety, and all other company policies. The operator is responsible for ensuring that barrels are filled properly to guarantee maximum drying efficiency per product specifications and operates various dryer apparatus. The role also involves following proper blending procedures, ensuring the correct product dries and is added to the correct hopper per the production schedule, and modifying machine settings as needed. The operator must keep the area clean and may be assigned to perform other tasks on a temporary basis. Active support of team members, participation in process improvement projects, and reporting any equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions are also essential duties. The working conditions include a cold atmosphere, wet surfaces, and moderate to high noise levels.

Requirements

• Must be able to continuously lift/push/pull barrels of product with assistance from a hydraulic hoist.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift (8 hours or more) and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work 6 consecutive days, overtime, and weekends if necessary.
• Must be able to climb stairs or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift.
• Must be able to count.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instruction.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must pass physical strength test that measures physical strength ability.
• Must adhere to GMP's and PPE's as required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a similar temperature/strenuous work environment preferred.
• Receptive to training and have the ability to learn new procedures.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Compliance to SOP's, GMPs, Housekeeping, Safety, and all other company policies.
• Obtains empty barrels and positions them under the appropriate trim line to prevent barrel overflow and product spill.
• Ensure barrels are filled properly to guarantee maximum drying efficiency per product specifications.
• Operates dryer apparatus including barrels, dollies, hoists, dryers, and hoppers.
• Follows proper blending procedures in accordance to Quality blend ratios in Hopper area.
• Ensures the proper product dries correctly and is then added to the correct hopper per the production schedule.
• Modifies machine settings as needed based on product specifications.
• Follows checklists and processes to ensure proper startup of equipment.
• Keeps area clean at all times.
• May be assigned to perform other tasks such as packing, palletizing, trimming, inserting master packs, housekeeping, rework, general labor activities, etc.
• Responsible for actively supporting the other members of the employee's work team.
• Participate in process improvement projects.
• Report any equipment malfunction or unsafe condition to the floor coordinator or supervisor immediately.
• Able to work in different lines such as clam lines, ASL line, and main lines in both salad and healthy snacking.
• Follow all safety guidelines and SOP's at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees