Dryer Operator

About the role

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.

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 accordingly to findings. (Inform supervisor of any problems during CIP of unit)
• Inspect tailings.
• Inspect sifter screen, magnet, and report to supervisor any concerns.
• Properly clean dryer.
• Properly clean condensed storage silos, cream storage silos, balance tanks, lines, valves, and pumps.
• Test CIP solution strengths and log on CIP log.
• Service pumps and valves as needed and/or per preventative maintenance.
• Aid in the training of new personnel.
• Report immediately to foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Facility must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
• Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.

Education And/or Experience

• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must possess or be able to acquire an Industrial Truck Operator License.