Production Operator - Nights (Biospringer)

Lesaffre Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Dryer Operator ensures liquid intermediate product is spray dried to meet finished-product specifications and follows company safety, quality, and food-safety procedures. The operator manages and monitors up to three spray-drying equipment units. The position reports directly to the Supervisor and may also receive direction from the Superintendent or other management personnel. The schedule is 6 PM to 6 AM on a rotational basis. Because production needs change according to customer requirements, the operator must be flexible and may periodically train and work in other departments. Work may include cleaning and covering for absences throughout the facility. Assignments depend on operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or at least 3 years of experience in a similar position.
Ability to follow instructions, learn, and ask questions.
Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Good people skills.
Ability to manage time and plan ahead.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and simple mathematical analysis using units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
Common-sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and solve standardized problems with few or no variables.
Ability to use learned experience to solve more detailed and complex problems.
Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes.

Responsibilities

Spray dry liquid intermediate product to meet finished-product specifications while following safety, quality, and food-safety procedures.
Manage and monitor up to three spray-drying equipment units.
Follow safety, GMP, food-safety, and other company rules and policies.
Sanitize equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other assigned areas.
Monitor quality-assurance controls during production, including routine product analysis and code-date verification.
Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information.
Operate the packing line safely and efficiently.
Inspect dryer infrastructure, monitor dryer equipment, and notify management when maintenance is required.
Assist with troubleshooting equipment and process problems.
Notify the Supervisor of equipment failures and major process problems or process variations.
Communicate and interact respectfully and effectively with employees and management.
Learn all equipment in Drying.
Cover shifts as scheduled.
Train and work in other facility departments as needed, including cleaning and filling in for absences.
Perform other duties as assigned.