Dryer Operator - Ross Plant

Tree Top•Selah, WA

3d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Regulate the drying process by controlling conveyor systems, temperatures, and equipment to reduce moisture levels in products while communicating with co-workers and maintaining equipment to meet process needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate and ratio.
Ability to lead, coach, and direct crew to meet process and production objectives. Communicate effectively to accomplish on-the-job training programs. Lead by example. Follow the basic principles of leadership:
Focus on the situation, issue, or behavior, not the person
Maintain the self-confidence and self-esteem of others
Maintain constructive relationships with employees, peers, and managers
Take initiative to make things better
Lead by example

Responsibilities

Ensure equipment is properly set up, clean, and ready to run
Check customer specification sheets
Monitor temperatures, chain speed, and bed depth; amount/flow of fruit into the dryer
Adjust temperatures according to flow of incoming product
Make appropriate temperature and dryer chain speed adjustments to obtain moisture levels which adhere to customer specifications
Monitor operation of dryer; troubleshoot and diagnose problems as necessary
Visually check all dryer equipment to ensure proper operation
Possess mechanical skills necessary to assist in annual repair and maintenance of dryer
Operate personal computer and Programmable Logic Controller
Process re-work product as needed
Make appropriate adjustments to process to meet required moisture levels
Receive information from Moisture Tech regarding moisture levels
Check moisture chart to ensure product meets customer specifications
Check specification sheets per product as required
Exchange information with Supervisor, Moisture Tech and co-workers regarding process functions and needs
Instruct Dryer Sanitation person regarding process needs
Communicate tasks to Dryer Sanitation person and co-workers as required
Instruct/train Dryer Sanitation person and co-workers as necessary
Notify Mechanics and Supervisor regarding mechanical problems/issues
Notify Supervisor of any problems
Perform appropriate transfer of information to next Dryer Operator and Supervisor at shift change
Communicate with Process Team Leader about the availability and condition of fruit
Organize crews to perform both ongoing and week-ending sanitation duties
Delegate specific tasks to crew members
Ensure cleaning procedures are followed in proper sequence
Train/monitor crew in use of proper cleaning/sanitizing chemical-handling procedures and equipment
Maintain a clean work area; keep floors swept, brooms, squeegees, etc.; in proper place; empty trash cans/bins as needed
Empty product waste containers and debris as needed
Inspect conveyor system to comply with GMPs and ensure a smooth process flow
Adhere to GMP standards throughout the entire plant
Maintain personal cleanliness, wash hands frequently, wear hairnet, wear sanitary gloves
Do not store chemicals too close to food products
Avoid spilling oil or cleaning fluids on food products
Avoid cross-contamination
Follow color code policy
Follow proper procedures, practices, training
Verify correct ingredients are being used
Do not use contaminated raw materials
Be familiar with all process flow diagrams
Know all critical control points in all processes; i.e. metal detection
Sort out foreign material; i.e. wood, stickers, plastic, etc.
Make sure to have a complete and clear understanding of all Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures
Use proper Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures at all times (washing/cleaning machinery, etc.)
Update information on dry erase board for co-workers
Complete Dryer Report for your shift
Record all variances, completely and accurately on shift variance report
Operate AS-400 computer software program to perform data entry