Dryer

Lactalis Heritage Dairy Inc•Tulare, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Dryer Operator based in Tulare, CA. Reporting to Whey Supervisor(s), the Dryer Operator’s main responsibility is to operate the Whey Dryer in a productive manner following the applicable safety and quality procedures.

Requirements

Must work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner in accordance to LHD GMP’s.
Documented job performance work record and attendance record to be reviewed.
Good business participation (i.e. Level 1, safety, process improvement).
Performed similar positions in the past.

Responsibilities

Make mechanical adjustments to line equipment
Perform PM/TPM’s, prevent downtime, troubleshoot issues, assist maintenance technicians, complete failure analysis-root cause identification and corrective actions
Maintain Daily Process Log. Complete in process testing
Perform daily sanitation, Schedule sanitation, Pre-Op & Post-Op inspection, Period sanitation, Filter and Sock changes, complete Dryer sanitation
Use control view to run the process, Use Matrix and MES, OEE production program
Use Excel for production sheets and reports
Monitor charts for accuracy, pull product samples for micro and analytical
Relieve Packaging for breaks and other vacancy
Perform metal detector checks, (CCP), perform scale checks (Wt. Program). Record avg. weights on tally sheet, take product sample aseptically, perform packaging inspection
Operate forklifts, floor scrubbers, lift equipment
Provide coverage so that team members can attend meetings, cross-training, and/or work on projects
Prevent downtime, prevent TPM and other production needs, including emergency situations
Communicate and pass down business information
Complete failure analysis including root cause and corrective action
Actively identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with equipment troubleshooting and support maintenance when needed
Perform other assignments as needed by the team or management
Adhere to all requirements and process changes related to our LHD Daily Management Systems implementation
Regular Attendance is an essential function of the job