Role Description

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Location: Allerton, Iowa

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: 12 hour night shift following a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule with differential pay.

The Dryer Operator operates spray dryer and related equipment to dry product produced by the mix operator

Role Responsibilities

• Operate spray dryer to produce an in spec product
• Check moisture, sediment, HP pump pressures, heat exchanger, temperatures and adjust if necessary using finished product specifications and work schedule as a guideline
• Change carbon columns and recharge as required
• Replace gaskets, pump seals and HP pump packing as required
• Check gate valves, augers, conveying systems and related dryer equipment frequently
• Pump mix from processors to hold tanks
• Follow written Quality System operating procedures
• Follow safety rules and use appropriate safety gear as necessary
• Notify supervisor of problems that effect product quality or equipment malfunction
• Responsible for running Clean-In-Place (CIP) operations
• Follow aseptic procedures at all times
• Correctly follow all production, cleaning procedures as described in the SOP
• Maintains records including but not limited to computer, sanitation, pre-op and batch tickets

Skills & Qualifications

• Must be self-disciplined, a team player, and be able to handle emergency situations common to the operation.
• Must follow all written and oral instructions and take direction from Production Supervisor/Manager.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Machine operating experience required, food manufacturing or infant formula manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lb./25 kg bags or drums during the batching and bagging process.
• Need ability to stand, crouch and climb to perform adjustments to equipment, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor.

Regulatory Requirements

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, follow CGMP's, and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
• Will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local standards for the manufacture of infant formula and other non-infant nutritional foods.