Lead Dryer Operator - Nights (BSNAC)

Lesaffre Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Dryer Operator ensures that product is processed and packaged correctly and in a timely manner. This requires a wide range of knowledge and skills, many of which can be learned on the job. This position is a 12-hour, rotating shift from 6 PM to 6 AM. The drying and packaging of food products requires flexibility on the part of all personnel as operations change depending upon the needs of the customer. This will require a Lead Dryer Operator to train and work in other departments on a periodic basis to ensure customer requirements are met in a timely manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or 3 years minimum of experience in similar position.
Ability to follow instructions, learn and ask questions.
Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills.
Good people skills.
Ability to manage time and look ahead.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Ability to be forklift certified required.
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Write simple correspondence.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Perform simple mathematical analysis using the units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Solve standardized problems with few or no variables.
Use learned experience to solve more detailed and complex problems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules or policies.
Perform safe sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other assigned areas.
Responsible for reading and understanding material safety data sheets for chemicals used for cleaning or ingredients.
Follow and direct all procedures on precautions of wearing PPE when working around chemicals or ingredients.
Monitor quality assurance controls during the production on Dryers & Packaging, for example: metal checks, weight checks, and code date verifications are performed on a routine basis and records are maintain, accurate written, and electronic information is documented to ensure the customer receives a quality product.
Follow and direct the established processes for CIP procedures.
Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information for CIPs, or any other documents required by the company to regulate downtime, parameters, procedures and equipment through basic analysis, simple calculations, and computer controls.
Verification and finalize of batch paperwork.
Inspect Dryer & Pack line infrastructure, monitor equipment, and notify operators, Supervisor, and management when maintenance is required.
Call maintenance and access MAPCON to write Work Order as needed.
Assist in troubleshooting of Drying & Packaging equipment with maintenance and help if needed on Process problems.
Assign work to team members depending upon the production schedule and according to changes of operational needs.
Communicate and direct other employees respectfully, and in an effective manner.
Learn and Train on all equipment in Drying and Packaging lines safely and efficiently to cover Call ins and Vacation.
Dedicated to one shift to focus on Drying and Packing side.
First called to cover on the opposite shift (Day Lead covers for day shift and Night Lead for night shift).
Use above “Job Responsibilities” when covering for a Lead Process Operator: Cover SAP duties for the Process side.
Monitor quality assurance controls during the production of Process. For example: autolysis, separation, filtration, concentration, product analysis, weight checks, and code date verifications are performed on a routine basis to ensure the customer receives a quality product.
Ensure records are maintain, accurate written, and electronic information is documented.
Inspect Process infrastructure, monitor Process equipment.