Dryer Operator

Glanbia • Saint Johns, MI

236d

About The Position

MWC is a state of the art cheese and whey production facility in St. Johns, MI. MWC is a joint venture between Glanbia Nutritionals, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers Inc. (Select). The position involves operating the spray dryer for production and CIP, ensuring the product meets required specifications, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

• Forklift and scissor lift certification and general machine maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to run, or learn to run and troubleshoot all equipment in the room.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.
• Desire to grow with the company.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and delegate assignments to others.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment status and record findings and occurrences.
• Operate dryer to manufacture the product to required specifications and communicate issues to Team Leader.
• Test product for required specifications and make adjustments as needed.
• Ensure smooth production run through checking flow splits and jumper placement, making pre-set adjustments when needed, maintaining log sheets, and verifying proper operation and temperature settings.
• Install nozzles and make pre-set adjustments when required, following sequential start-up steps, and completing log sheets.
• Take special samples for lab analysis and carry out routine product analysis, recording results on the quality system.
• Perform CIP on all equipment as required.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Attend required training and take quizzes to be proficient in the room.
• Complete all safety activities, plant meetings, near misses, and BBSs.
• Follow set safety and operational SOPs.
• Keep records in accordance with good manufacturing processes and local and state laws.
• Utilize GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholding the culture of MWC non-negotiables.
• Comply with occupational safety and health standards and all applicable food safety regulations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Celebration of diversity and individuality within the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing