Spray Dryer Operator

Shv • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: Spray Dryer Operator Location: Selko - 1550 Research Way, Indianapolis Hours: Weekend Days (6am-6pm) Week 1: Fri/Sat/Sun, Week 2: Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun Why join us Get ready to Own your career as a Spray Dryer Operator at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path. What you'll do As a Production Operator/Chemical Operator, you will be primarily responsible for managing the spray dryer process to ensure high-quality finished products for Selko's customers. Your core duties involve operating the spray dryer and all ancillary equipment, including feed tanks, pumps, valves, the fluidized bed cooler, vibratory screens, and conveying equipment. You must ensure the spray dryer feed meets quality specifications before drying and continuously monitor the finished product against customer specifications, helping to Own the production of quality Selko products. Who we're looking for We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Operator/Chemical Operator with over four years of experience operating automated equipment in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will truly Own It, demonstrating the high standards necessary to manage the spray dryer process and ensure product quality for Selko's customers. This operator must Own the technical operation and maintenance of all specialized equipment, including ancillary components and conveying systems, while diligently logging production data. They must commit to gaining a working knowledge of process chemistry and proactively flagging deviations or opportunities for improvement to their supervisor, translating our purpose into daily action to drive progress. You'll also need: Technical Operation & Management: Skill in operating automated equipment and managing all ancillary spray dryer equipment, including pumps, valves, the fluidized bed cooler, and conveying systems. Process Chemistry Knowledge: Competency or ability to gain a working knowledge of process chemistry. Quality Control: Ability to monitor and ensure both the spray dryer feed and the finished product meet specified quality standards and customer specifications Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Skill in periodically inspecting and executing minor maintenance tasks on production equipment, and effectively signalling defects or deficiencies Documentation & Improvement: Competency in logging accurate data and information on production orders, and the ability to signal deviations and flag opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement. What you'll receive As part of Nutreco, you'll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you'll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You'll also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus. In addition, you'll receive Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA Disability and Life insurance 401k/IRA - Matching Programs Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days Annual bonus How and why to find out more We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you'll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you're interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. #Ownit Please note that candidates applying to US job openings must be authorised to work in the United States. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position. #SPSEL

Requirements

• dedicated and experienced Production Operator/Chemical Operator
• over four years of experience operating automated equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Technical Operation & Management: Skill in operating automated equipment and managing all ancillary spray dryer equipment, including pumps, valves, the fluidized bed cooler, and conveying systems.
• Process Chemistry Knowledge: Competency or ability to gain a working knowledge of process chemistry.
• Quality Control: Ability to monitor and ensure both the spray dryer feed and the finished product meet specified quality standards and customer specifications
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Skill in periodically inspecting and executing minor maintenance tasks on production equipment, and effectively signalling defects or deficiencies
• Documentation & Improvement: Competency in logging accurate data and information on production orders, and the ability to signal deviations and flag opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• managing the spray dryer process to ensure high-quality finished products for Selko's customers
• operating the spray dryer and all ancillary equipment, including feed tanks, pumps, valves, the fluidized bed cooler, vibratory screens, and conveying equipment
• ensure the spray dryer feed meets quality specifications before drying
• continuously monitor the finished product against customer specifications
• technical operation and maintenance of all specialized equipment, including ancillary components and conveying systems
• diligently logging production data
• gaining a working knowledge of process chemistry
• proactively flagging deviations or opportunities for improvement to their supervisor

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401k/IRA - Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days
• Annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees