Whey Dryer Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Wilmington Township, PA

About The Position

The Whey Dryer Operator continuously monitors the dryer, finisher evaporator, and WPC performance, adjusting operating parameters as needed. The operator checks production and CIP-mode changes and connections, performs computer tasks, records ingredients in the inventory management system, maintains production records, and conducts hourly quality checks. The position may assist in other production areas and in loading or unloading trucks of whey concentrate. It also involves cleaning and sanitation, minor equipment maintenance, and minimizing water use and wastewater generation within the scope of the role. The operator must follow DFA GMPs, corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements, and all safety policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. Openings are available for the afternoon shift (3 p.m.–11 p.m.), the 11 p.m.–7 a.m. shift, or a floater who works all three shifts as needed. Starting wage is $25.32.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to use commercial English, grammar, and arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimals and fractions.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a plant production area or equivalent is highly preferred.
Mechanical abilities are highly preferred.
Knowledge of and ability to use various computer applications.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor dryer, finisher evaporator, and WPC performance and adjust operating parameters as needed.
Notify the control room lead person or management of equipment performance irregularities.
Monitor and verify that proper changes and connections have been made for production and CIP modes of operation.
Perform computer tasks as needed.
Report ingredients correctly in the inventory management system.
Maintain production records in an orderly fashion.
Perform hourly quality checks.
Assist in other production areas as required.
Assist with loading outgoing and unloading incoming trucks of whey concentrate as required.
Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks to maintain plant equipment and quality standards.
Perform minor equipment maintenance as required.
Minimize water usage and wastewater generation within the scope of the position.
Follow DFA GMPs and corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements.
Adhere to safety policies and procedures.