Operator I - Dryer

Healthy Pet LP • Jesup, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Pet is looking for skilled machine operators and industrial workers to support our commitment to eco-friendly pet care. You'll work with our advanced production equipment to create bedding and litter from natural plant fibers. Your attention to detail and dedication to quality will play a key role in delivering safe, exceptional products to our customers. Join us and make a difference in sustainable manufacturing. Healthy Pet in Jesup, GA has an immediate opening for an Operator I - on the day shift. The Operator I ensures absorbent product meets a specific dryness density standard along each of the three stages in the dryer. As a key member of our dynamic team, you’ll engage in a multifaceted role that combines hands-on operation of industrial process systems with management through Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems. This includes operating and overseeing a series of industrial dryers, ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of our operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Work experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience operating heavy machinery, production machinery and controls.
• Must possess a valid driver’s and maintain throughout employment.
• Must possess a fork lift certification and maintain throughout employment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
• Apply good judgment, creativity and logical thinking to obtain potential solutions to problems.
• Organize, prioritize and coordinate work assignments.
• Work effectively in a multi-task environment.
• Work at a steady and constant pace.
• Take appropriate initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial Human-Machine Interface control systems (HMI)
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) processes

Responsibilities

• Coordinates production with Supervisor and Floor Leads.
• Reviews production figures and work orders with the prior shift Operator at the beginning of shift.
• Notes peculiarities with product production or machine operations.
• Adjust production rates accordingly.
• Balances and works to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, costs and teamwork to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Ensures machines are running properly and all safety guards and panels are in place during production.
• Refers major mechanical repairs to maintenance, as needed.
• Ensures product specifications are met and quality is maintained.
• Documents variances.
• Ensures compliance with all SOPs.
• Conducts and records sampling as instructed by Supervisor and for Quality as needed.
• Acts as primary responder in an emergency situation.
• Operates the fire suppression system.
• Performs necessary equipment adjustments for production run changes.
• Operates a front end loader as needed to keep production running.
• Inputs data for production reports.
• Ensures timeliness and accuracy.
• May assist in the research and development of raw materials, new products, and equipment, as assigned.
• Monitors and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Must pay attention to the process and equipment at all times.
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Excellent medical/dental/vision/short term and long term disability & life insurance
• Generous matching 401(k) plan
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Quarterly bonus opportunities!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED