Select Milk Producers

agriculture

DryerOperator

Littlefield, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Dryer Operator at Select Milk Producers. Skills: process management, continuous improvement. Operate dryer in safe manner. Operate dryer in sanitary manner”

What You'll Achieve.

Maintain proper moisture and quality of product being produced

Industry & Context.

agriculture
Problems you'll solve

troubleshoot small problems; discern when issues may require input

Eligibility Requirements

Must work in a safe, efficient manner, Must follow all safety procedures, Must use safety equipment, Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear, Facility must remain USDA inspection ready at all times

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Industrial Truck Operator License

What You'll Do.

Operate dryer in safe manner

Operate dryer in sanitary manner

Clean related equipment

Document accurate recordings

Perform start up procedures

Perform shut down procedures

Maintain proper moisture

Maintain proper quality

Monitor moisture hourly

Monitor scorched particles hourly

Enter test results log

Check dryer for build up

Inspect sifter screen

Clean condensed storage silos

Clean cream storage silos

Test CIP solution strengths

Log CIP solution strengths

Service pumps as needed

Service valves as needed

Aid in training personnel

Report damage immediately

Report irregular activity immediately

Report unsafe conditions immediately

Maintain clean work area

Maintain safe work area

Remain USDA inspection ready

Follow company safety rules

Support continuous improvement

Participate efficiency efforts

Participate improvement efforts

Perform other duties as assigned

Be responsible for Food Safety

Be responsible for Food Quality

Work in efficient manner

Follow all safety procedures

Troubleshoot small problems

Discern when issues require input

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Inform supervisor of problems; Report to supervisor concerns; Report to foreperson damage; Report to foreperson irregular activity; Report to foreperson unsafe conditions; Aid in the training of new personnel; Ask for assistance when process unclear

Full Job Description

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you. "We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard." Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace. _**SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:**_ Operate dryer in a safe, sanitary manner. Operations include drying the product, cleaning the dryer and related equipment, and documenting accurate recordings of test results while in operation. Cleaning of the dryer includes hand cleaning parts, clean-in-place operations, and dry cleaning on a daily basis. _**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**_ • Know proper established start up and shut down procedures. • Maintain proper moisture and quality of product being produced. • Monitor moisture, fat, and scorched particles at least once per hour and enter in log sheet while operating. • Check inside of dryer for powder build up and react

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