Processing Operator II South Plant

Oil Dri•Ochlocknee, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Operator is responsible for operating dryer and mill room to process clay into a finished product, and applying inspection and test methods to determine product conformance. This role involves operating and maintaining the milling, screening, and drying processes, understanding internal customer needs and specifications, and making necessary adjustments to equipment based on product properties, raw materials, and ambient conditions. The operator monitors equipment, sets up different product runs, and troubleshoots problems in the mill and dryer areas. Key responsibilities also include applying inspection and test methods, collecting samples, performing analytical tests on products and raw materials, and interpreting data to ensure product conformance. Effective verbal communication with processing, warehouse, and packaging teammates is essential. The role requires adherence to all safety rules, maintaining clean work areas, assisting with equipment maintenance, performing daily routine maintenance and basic repairs, and conducting safety and mechanical inspections. The operator will also be trained to operate front-end loaders and bobcats as needed. Additionally, the position involves acquiring further training, providing back-up support for other processing team members and departments, and actively identifying and implementing improvement opportunities to reduce losses.

Requirements

Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.
Must possess basic mechanical skills.
Must be able to visually monitor electronic equipment, cameras and control panels to be able to interpret the data and take appropriate actions.
Must be able to read and comprehend product specifications.
Must have basic understanding of process controls.
Must understand all safety requirements and other communications.
Must have good verbal communication skills.
Must have the ability to use tools.
Must be able to enter data into computer databases.
Must be willing to make decisions within the scope of his responsibilities be accountable for those decisions.
Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.
Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
Must be able to climb ladders up to 100 feet.
Must be able to communicate clearly by radio, telephone, and in person.
Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
Must meet all physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains the milling, screening and drying processes.
Understands internal customer needs and specifications and takes action to meet expectations.
Understands process of feeding clay from the shed to dryer and communicates modifications needed to meet specifications.
Adjusts equipment operating controls to modify product properties in response to specifications, raw material properties, ambient conditions, etc.
Assures standards are being met.
Monitors equipment operation by observation of gauges, test data, or direct observation.
Sets up equipment for different product runs.
Troubleshoots problems in the mill and dryer area.
Apply inspection and test methods to determine product conformance.
Collects samples and performs specific analytical test on products and raw materials to measure conformance to specifications.
Understand what the data is saying and takes actions as needed, i.e., communicates with processing, warehouse and packaging teammates to ensure that necessary adjustments are made to keep products conforming to specifications.
Communicates verbally, i.e. answers inquiries and provides information.
Assures all safety rules, regulations and precautions are followed.
Assures areas are clean and free of clutter.
Assists in maintaining equipment in the processing area.
Performs daily routine maintenance of equipment.
Performs basic repairs and works with maintenance personnel to complete other repairs as needed.
Performs safety and mechanic inspections to maintain mill and dryer systems.
Operates front-end loader and bobcat as needed. Training must be documented before operating equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Acquire further training and proficiency in other job functions on processing team.
Provide back-up support for other positions on the processing team.
Provide back-up support to other departments as needed.
Actively seek and identify improvement opportunities to reduce losses, and implement measures, in coordination with the full team to effect those improvements.
Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, processes, and procedures, and to uphold the values inherent to Oil – Dri.