Whey Dryer Operator 2nd Shift

Saputo • Tulare, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Generally responsible for the accurate and efficient drying of liquid product. Runs quality tests on powder products, run’s PH test if required determines powder moistures, and sediments, etc. Responsible for maintaining product quality, sanitation of equipment, and housekeeping standards. Follows work instructions and cleaning procedures related to drying liquid product. Starts up, runs and shuts down the Dryers. Coordinates proper atomization pressures and installs appropriate nozzle orifice disc and swirl chamber to maintain optimum powder moistures in the main chamber and finished product. Coordinates feed pump rate, condensed total solids, inlet/exit air temperature, and dryer pressures to maintain optimum powder moistures in the main chamber. Interpret the ongoing status of the equipment’s operational status. Complete all required documentation and adequately inform other operators and supervisors. Fills de-foaming tank with appropriate chemical. Fills lecithin tank when using MSD for Instantized powder and verifies tank temperature. Changes Baghouse socks in the MSD or Lactose as needed. Changes Pre-filters, Pocket filters, and HEPPA filters in the Dryers as needed. Inspects sifter screens on the MSD, Lactose and TFD as needed Verifies chemicals used for CIP’s and titrates washes to determine chemical concentration.

Requirements

• Mechanical abilities
• Understanding of dryers
• Computer proficiency
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Accurate and efficient drying of liquid product.
• Running quality tests on powder products, including PH tests, determining powder moistures, and sediments.
• Maintaining product quality, sanitation of equipment, and housekeeping standards.
• Following work instructions and cleaning procedures related to drying liquid product.
• Starting up, running, and shutting down the Dryers.
• Coordinating proper atomization pressures and installing appropriate nozzle orifice disc and swirl chamber to maintain optimum powder moistures.
• Coordinating feed pump rate, condensed total solids, inlet/exit air temperature, and dryer pressures to maintain optimum powder moistures.
• Interpreting the ongoing status of the equipment’s operational status.
• Completing all required documentation and adequately informing other operators and supervisors.
• Filling de-foaming tank with appropriate chemical.
• Filling lecithin tank when using MSD for Instantized powder and verifying tank temperature.
• Changing Baghouse socks in the MSD or Lactose as needed.
• Changing Pre-filters, Pocket filters, and HEPPA filters in the Dryers as needed.
• Inspecting sifter screens on the MSD, Lactose and TFD as needed.
• Verifying chemicals used for CIP’s and titrating washes to determine chemical concentration.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed