Dryer Operator

About the Company:

If you are you looking to become a part of a team who’s on a mission to provide sustainable products to a number of industries around the world, J. Rettenmaier USA is the company for you! As the leading manufacturer of insoluble fibers, we take pride in our commitment to providing our employees with a comfortable and collaborative work environment, inclusive culture and the best training and development programs. To prove how much we value our employees’ health and wellbeing in and out of the workplace we offer exemplary health, vision and Rx benefits, premium free dental and a generous 401k plan. Not to mention our competitive pay and many more employee perks. With a total of 8 locations across the US, we are always welcoming individuals eager to learn and grow with our fiber family.

What We Manufacture:

Whether it be a US trend or an industry standard, JRS USA fibers offer solutions to help fit product needs across a number of industries, including pharmaceutical, pet, and food. Produced from sustainable raw materials such as grains, fruits, vegetables, seaweed and trees, upcycled post-consumer materials and recycled pre-consumer materials, the functional benefits of our fibers are favorable throughout all the industries we serve.

See our website for more information about the company, careers and more: https://www.jrsusa.com/jrs-usa/

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Take required samples and delivers them to the QA lab and communicate with the QA lab for results, test product for moisture and PH.
• Check equipment to make sure it is working properly, cleans out equipment periodically and prepares equipment for product change.
• General maintenance such as screen changes, lubricating equipment.
• Conduct rounds throughout the production/packaging unit and record information on Shift Log Report, perform product quality checks as required.
• Housekeeping including regular work areas and storage areas.
• Communicates with previous shift, relief, supervision and other operators to exchange information on process conditions and other pertinent issues.
• Informs supervision of any unusual changes in process conditions, mechanical or electrical failures or malfunctions, unsafe conditions, etc.
• Compliance with all Safety, Environmental and Operating Standards.
• Report any Safety concerns to the Plant Manager as soon as they are identified.
• Ensure plant equipment is operating at maximum efficiency.
• Know proper established start up and shut down procedures.
• Maintain proper moisture and quality of product being produced.
• Monitor moisture, and for scorched particles at least once per hour and enter in log sheet while operating.
• Check inside of dryer for powder buildup, and react accordingly to findings. (Inform supervisor of any problems during CIP of unit).
• Inspect sifter screen, magnet and report to supervisor any concerns.
• Properly clean dryer.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Is knowledgeable of and complies with Company handbook policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as work within a team environment.
• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, in stressful situations and with frequent interruptions.
• Adapts well to change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effectively present information one-on-one and small group situations to customers or other employees
• Ability to do simple math.
• Project Management.
• Results Driven.
• Time Management.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Technical Capacity.
• Self-starter
• Proven multi-tasking skills