Processing Operator I

Oil-Dri Corporation of America•Blue Mountain, MS

About The Position

The Processing Operator I operates the dryer and mill room to process clay into a finished product. The role monitors and adjusts milling, screening, and drying operations to meet product specifications, performs quality and operational testing, and helps maintain and repair processing equipment. The operator must follow safety requirements and keep work areas clean. The position works a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift and has a listed hire rate of $22.90.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No related experience required.
Meet the assessment requirements for the position.
Possess basic mechanical skills.
Visually monitor electronic equipment, cameras, and control panels, interpret data, and take appropriate action.
Read and comprehend product specifications.
Understand process controls, safety requirements, and other communications.
Have good verbal communication skills.
Be able to use tools and enter data into computer databases.
Make decisions within the scope of the role and be accountable for those decisions.
Satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.
Stand for the duration of the shift and frequently lift 50 pounds.
Frequently bend, reach, twist, stoop, walk, and climb stairways and ladders; be able to climb ladders up to 100 feet.
Communicate clearly by radio, telephone, and in person.
Perform the role while wearing required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other PPE as needed in a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain milling, screening, and drying processes.
Understand internal customer needs and specifications and act to meet expectations.
Understand the process of feeding clay from the shed to the dryer and communicate modifications needed to meet specifications.
Collect samples and perform quality assurance and operational parameter testing.
Adjust equipment operating controls to modify product properties in response to specifications, raw material properties, ambient conditions, and other factors.
Ensure standards are met.
Monitor equipment operation using gauges, test data, or direct observation.
Set up equipment for different product runs.
Troubleshoot problems in the mill area.
Follow safety rules, regulations, and precautions.
Keep work areas clean and free of clutter.
Assist in maintaining equipment in the processing area.
Perform daily routine equipment maintenance.
Perform basic repairs and work with maintenance personnel to complete other repairs as needed.
Perform safety and mechanical inspections to maintain mill and dryer systems.
Operate a front-end loader and Bobcat as needed, after documented training.
Perform other duties as assigned.