Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

As a dryer operator, your duties are to complete production log sheets, work instructions, and other related paperwork, operate the dryer machine in accordance with safety and health policies and procedures, monitor gauge readings, make adjustments when necessary, and take hourly readings on evaporator and injector status. Your responsibilities also include cleaning and sterilizing the sifter and other related equipment after production.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Filling/Emptying dryer bins. Make the machinery is working properly. Move product from wash tanks to dryers to elevators. Use hand and eye coordination to operate the overhead conveyor/hoist system. Maintain a steady flow of product out of the dryer room and onto the scale mezzanine. Inspect product and equipment for possible contaminants. Extensive climbing, pushing and pulling throughout shift Ability to quickly react to fast-paced and constant maneuvering of dryer baskets and carts between wash system, dryer deck, and elevators And any other work-related duties assigned by your Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to tolerate working in a very humid/warm environment Must have basic computer skills Must be able to climb stairs frequently Must be highly organized Must have good oral communication skills. Must have a team player attitude Must be able to work weekdays and weekends Spanish speaking is a plus, but not required Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced environment Understand and follow posted work rules/ procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

AMOUNT OF TIME TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITY

Inside work: protected from weather conditions

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY



RARELY



NEVER



Outside work: no effective protection from weather



FREQUENTLY



OCCASIONALLY



RARELY

NEVER

Both inside and outside work: activities occur both inside and outside an office enclosure



FREQUENTLY



OCCASIONALLY



RARELY

NEVER

Extreme cold: below 32 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day



FREQUENTLY



OCCASIONALLY



RARELY

NEVER

Extreme heat: above 100 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day



FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY



NEVER



Noise: employees must shout to be heard over ambient noise level (hearing protection required)



FREQUENTLY



OCCASIONALLY



RARELY

NEVER

Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body



FREQUENTLY



OCCASIONALLY



RARELY

NEVER

Potential hazards: moving parts, electricity, gas, scaffolding, chemicals, etc.



FREQUENTLY



OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER



Terminal viewing: extended viewing of screens



FREQUENTLY



OCCASIONALLY



RARELY

NEVER

Atmospheric conditions (in non-confined spaces): fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc.



FREQUENTLY



OCCASIONALLY



RARELY

NEVER

Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids



FREQUENTLY



OCCASIONALLY



RARELY

NEVER

Respirator: use of a respirator is required



FREQUENTLY



OCCASIONALLY



RARELY

NEVER

Physical stamina: due to emergency or workload demands, subject to extended work hours requiring stamina beyond normal demands or levels



FREQUENTLY



OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER



None: employee is NOT substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (work occurs in typical indoors, office or administrative environment)

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY



RARELY



NEVER

ACTIVITY

FUNCTION

AMOUNT OF TIME TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITY

Essential

Non-Essential

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Standing (on a hard surface)



X







Stairs





X







Walking





X





X







Sitting





X



X







Twisting



X





X



Stooping





X





X







Crouching





X





X







Crawling





X



X







Talking





X



X







Hearing





X





X







Reaching



X





X



Seeing



X





X



Balancing





X



X







Pushing up to 50 lbs.



X





X



Pulling up to 50 lbs.



X





X



Grasping





X





X







Lifting or carrying up to 10 lbs.



X





X







Lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.





X





X







Lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.





X



X







Feeling





X





X







Moving (continuous motion)





X





X







Using precise hand movements





X





X







Reasoning or solving problems





X



X







Reading



X



X







Writing





X



X







Performing mathematical calculations





X



X







Adhering to deadlines under pressure



X





X







Learning or retaining technical information





X



X







Interacting with customers or visitors





X