Dryer Operator

Select Milk Producers•Littlefield, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Milk Producers is a large dairy cooperative with multiple subsidiaries and processing plants. They are committed to providing for their families, leading employees, caring for the land and animals, serving customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is reflected in their culture and character, emphasizing accountability, doing what's right, performing at their best, and setting a higher standard. They offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package.

Requirements

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
Must possess or be able to acquire an Industrial Truck Operator License.

Responsibilities

Operate dryer in a safe, sanitary manner, including drying product, cleaning the dryer and related equipment, and documenting accurate recordings of test results.
Perform daily cleaning of the dryer, including hand cleaning parts, clean-in-place operations, and dry cleaning.
Know proper established start-up and shut-down procedures.
Maintain proper moisture and quality of product being produced.
Monitor moisture, fat, and scorched particles at least once per hour and enter in log sheet while operating.
Check inside of dryer for powder build up and react accordingly.
Inform supervisor of any problems during CIP of unit.
Inspect tailings.
Inspect sifter screen, magnet, and report any concerns to supervisor.
Properly clean dryer.
Properly clean condensed storage silos, cream storage silos, balance tanks, lines, valves, and pumps.
Test CIP solution strengths and log on CIP log.
Service pumps and valves as needed and/or per preventative maintenance.
Aid in the training of new personnel.
Report immediately to foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, ensuring the facility remains USDA inspection ready at all times.
Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.