Spray Dryer Operator

Nutreco•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an evergreen posting for a Spray Dryer Operator at the Indianapolis facility. As operations grow, the company regularly hires for B shifts throughout the year. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted when a suitable opportunity becomes available. This role is with Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, with the shared purpose of Feeding the Future. The Spray Dryer Operator will own their actions by operating and monitoring the spray dryer process and associated production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. Responsibilities include monitoring feed quality, maintaining product specifications, completing production documentation, performing routine equipment inspections, and identifying opportunities to improve operational performance. The role involves working closely with the team and supervisor to drive continuous improvement and ensure customer quality requirements are met.

Requirements

4+ years of production operator experience in a manufacturing environment operating automated equipment
Ability to operate spray dryers and related production equipment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
Ability to monitor and document production processes accurately
Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine equipment inspections
Willingness to learn process chemistry and production systems
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work a rotating night shift schedule
Must be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Proactive and safety-focused manufacturing professional
Takes ownership of their work
Motivated to learn and grow
Experience operating automated equipment in a manufacturing environment
Enjoys working in a process-driven operation
Ready to build knowledge of process chemistry and contribute to operational excellence

Responsibilities

Operating and monitoring the spray dryer process and associated production equipment
Ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production
Monitoring feed quality
Maintaining product specifications
Completing production documentation
Performing routine equipment inspections
Identifying opportunities to improve operational performance
Driving continuous improvement
Ensuring customer quality requirements are met