Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates Flash dryer and Attritor dryer systems
• Operates Bird centrifuge and Sharples centrifuge
• Operates Andritz and Larox filters
• Takes sample tests as required
• Keeps product moisture within specification
• Performs area housekeeping
• Maintains operation of equipment by periodic inspection, lubrication and proper discretion of availability of equipment
• Operates turbulizer
• Operates Henschel mixer
• Operates mikro-atomizers
• Operates High Solids circuit
• Continually monitors circuit panels controlling drying equipment
• Enters production data and work orders into established company computer systems
• Rotates to the outside Operator duties which includes sampling of WIP products on both Wet Side and Dry Side
• Performs other duties as required.

Miscellaneous

• Records pertinent labor and/or production information from work shift
• Completes safety inspection sheets for work areas
• Conduct 5S activities and standard work activities as required
• Communicates issues/status with next shift and with other production/maintenance/packaging personnel
• Assists maintenance staff with repairs of equipment as needed
• Trains other employees as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

OE/Lean

• Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Prior experience is preferred
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Prior knowledge of mechanical/electrical applications, clerical procedures, manufacturing/production processes, shipping/receiving, computers, commercial motor vehicles, and hazardous materials is preferred.
• While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically required to have the ability to exert physical strength during the work shift, coordinate movements, lift materials weighing up to and including 50 pounds
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, twist, lift, climb, push and pull during a work shift
• Ability to operate mobile equipment, select and use appropriate equipment/tools to accomplish job duties,
• Read, write, listen, speak and understand English
• Ability to follow all instructions and other oral/written information
• visually inspect equipment/work area/product
• complete paperwork and other documentation accurately
• Use judgment to identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and solve equipment/work area/product issues
• Communicate effectively with others
• Record labor distribution and/or production information from the work shift in writing and on a personal computer
• Be aware of oneself in relation to surrounding equipment, work independently and as a team with others, use, monitor and adjust equipment and related processes, keep pace with equipment/machinery, and react quickly to equipment/product issues.  The ability to effectively instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others as needed is preferred
• Be self-directed and take initiative when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and keep busy without prompting from the supervisor.
• Be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments, perform multiple tasks at once, have a high level of integrity, dependability and self control to maintain composure, learn and memorize procedures, prioritize work and be persistent as needed
• Manage time effectively and efficiently, meet established deadlines, display a cooperative attitude
• Read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training.

Licensing: Current valid Driver’s License. Other endorsements may be required, depending upon the nature of the vehicle being operated.  Incumbent must meet applicable Federal and/or State regulations/requirements regarding qualifications of drivers. 

Work Hours: Must have ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished, including overtime, holidays and weekends, as necessary.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically exposed to very hot temperatures, outside weather conditions, dust, loud noise, very low and/or bright light and hazardous materials.  Works alone and as part of a team working in close proximity to others, and works in close proximity with equipment. At times, employee may be exposed to high places.

Safety Equipment: Safety equipment typically required while performing the duties of this job includes a personal lockout/tagout lock, ANSI approved hardhat and safety glasses with sideshields, safety shoes/boots with steel toe protection.  Additional safety equipment required includes hearing protection while performing duties.  Additional safety equipment is available for use if a situation arises where it becomes required or if it is simply desired by the employee.

Safety Training: A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual, which consists of classroom and on the job training.  It will include, but is not limited to, the following: forklift/mobile equipment operation and certification/licensing, hazard communication, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, electrical safety, lock out/tag out, personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, fire fighting/extinguishers, machine safety, confined spaces, reporting of hazardous conditions, accidents, injuries, near-miss and property damage incidents, evacuation/emergency procedures, first aid, back injury prevention, and job/work area procedures. 

Upon transferring to perform the duties of this position for the first time an employee is to be provided New Task Training by a qualified individual until the employee adequately understands the contents of the training, which include job/work area procedures and related topics.  Additionally, an employee must be provided further training if a job duty/task has changes that will affect the health and safety aspects of that employee’s position.

Additional refresher safety training will be required as management deems appropriate or as dictated by MSHA regulations.