Dryer operator job description

Job Type :

Full-time
Salary : $20 -$21 DOE PLUS SIGN ON BONUS
Shift: Multiple Shifts Currently Available :
-2nd Shift 3pm - 11pm
-3rd shift 11pm - 7am
-Weekend Days 5am - 5pm
-Weekend Nights 5pm - 5am


***pre-employment background and drug screen required***


Demonstrate Competence:


The Dryer Operator is in charge of production for the shift and job responsibilities change as the flow of the operation and conditions within the plant change. It is his/her duty to see that the production levels are maintained at their highest level without damaging any equipment while maintaining a superior quality product, and a safe workplace. At no time should the Dryer Operator run the plant outside of his/her comfort zone. While on duty it is the Dryer Operators responsibility to make sure that all departments (bagging, forklift operators, loader operators, pellet mill operators and custodians) are working safely and efficiently. As a Dryer Operator, you can expect to be asked questions from all departments of the operation. You should familiarize yourself with all procedures and be familiar with the job descriptions in each department. See that 3 ash tests are completed in a 12-hour shift. See that your Pellet Mill Operator completes his/her assignments each day. (See Mill Operators Routines & Responsibilities). Assist Pellet Mill Operator whenever possible. This may include changing a roll, die, etc.
Inspections and Maintenance:


Always keep production levels at the highest level possible without jeopardizing SAFETY, plant equipment, or quality. Make sure that all plant employees remain focused on their responsibilities while at the same time, maintaining a safe work environment. Make sure that the daily plant log sheets are completed for your shift and all requested information is filled out including any and all maintenance or safety issues. These samples must be done EVERY 30 minutes. Check pellet for excessive wood chunks. If chucks are found in Pellets shutdown and find cause. If Pellets are too long/short make necessary equipment adjustments. Lignetics prides itself on quality. To maintain a premium grade pellet, the pellet weight must be between 40 and 46 pounds per cubic foot (PPCF). Normally a 42.5pound pellet is the best. A visual inspection of the pellets is also completed while conducting a weight check. The pellets must test out at less than .80 to 1.0 percent ash by weight. Anything higher does not meet Lignetics standards. An ash test is conducted on a bagged pellet sample every 70 tons. The majority of a grab sample must be ¾ in length. This does not mean that a few pellets over or under will make a bad product. We simply need to have the majority of the pellets between these parameters. In order to meet premium grade, the fines content cannot be over 1 %. As long? as the equipment is being maintained this should be easily achieved. Obviously, the less fines the better. Keep in mind some fines will be generated during shipment.
Communication and Teamwork:


Maintain good communications between your shift and the one that follows so that everyone understands what problems may arise. Report all incidents no matter how minor to Plant Manager. This means any equipment failures, potential equipment failures, all injuries, and all safety issues. Report all pellet quality issues to the Quality Control Supervisor. Responsible for assisting other production areas, as needed. Move and wrap completed products. Assist the Shift Leads to start and stop the pellet mills. Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Education:


High School diploma or GED preferred Manufacturing and production line experience required Prior experience operating manufacturing systems, equipment, monitoring systems, PLC programming or manufacturing software Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred Must possess good eye, hand and foot coordination Must have computer aptitude at an intermediate level Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for a minimum of 7 hours per day Required to read and interpret scales Requires mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills Requires the ability to do simple math calculations
Benefits:


Annual bonus Pellet purchase program 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays Competitive Full benefits package - (401(k), vision, medical, dental) Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE


About Lignetics, Inc.
Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating? eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.




Requirements:





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Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the laundry facility.
• Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Washroom

+ Weighs slinged or carted soiled merchandise to assure the proper weight for laundering.

+ Hoists slings or pushes carts to wash area.

+ Loads soiled merchandise into washers.

+ Activates washers insuring proper weight, balance, water temperature and cleansing material.

+ Removes clean merchandise from washers and moves by slings or carts to extractor, dryer, or steam tunnel.

+ Maintains appropriate, required production records.

Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities. Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions; Working knowledge of basic math skills; Good verbal and/or written communication skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to meet attendance schedule; Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.

• Working Environment/Safety Requirements:

Work is performed in a warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position involves repetitive motions over the duration of an entire shift; Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 lbs; Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, kneeling, and lifting; Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations; Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

• Experience:

• Travel Requirements:

• Education:

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

• License Requirements/ Certifications:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Location Description:

Michael foods, Inc. located in Britt, Iowa where more eggs are produced within a 100 mile radius than anywhere in the world. Small town living and friendly faces make Britt, Iowa a place to call home. Our location is an egg processing flacility that varies from breaking, pasteurization, and dried egg. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.

Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for operating the dryer with quality and efficiency and must adhere to USDA standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operate dryer with quality and efficiency.
2. To follow proper SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).
3. Oversee dryer packagers as to proper job performance.
4. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dryer room, sifter room, packaging room, staging and warehouse area.
5. Accurate SAP entries.
6. Accurate recording of gauge readings, moistures, and adjustments.
7. Responsible for correct Julian dates on packaging.
8. Minor maintenance required.
9. Must be willing to work weekends and Overtime.
10. Responsible for accurate completion of Man hour sheets for production and downtime.
11. Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
12. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE :

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

Licenses, certificates, and registrations required:

* Forklift license

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Specific skills and abilities required that are not included in other sections:

1. Ability to read and understand operating procedures.
2. Skills needed in performing basic math computations.
3. Be able to obtain a forklift license.
4. Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 60 lbs.
5. Work with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to work in noisy, dusty and warm environments.
7. Basic math skills.
8. Computer experience a plus.
9. Good trouble shooting skills.
10. Must obtain LOTO, Confined Space, Respiratory training.
11. Able to work safely with chemicals.
12. Knowledge of Julian dates.
13. Ability to make decisions independently.