Job Description

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.

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.