Dryer Operator – 3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America

St. Albans, VT


General Purpose:

Operate the Dryer process in an efficient manner in order to maximize production while maintaining product quality and employee safety.

 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate the Dryer system according to defined processing parameters to achieve optimum processing efficiencies and to ensure the highest quality product while minimizing downtime.
  • Monitor and document processes as required and perform quality control checks, making changes to the processes as necessary to maintain quality per documented change process
  • Ensure all process documentation is complete
  • Perform CIP as needed on all related equipment, perform manual cleaning as necessary.
  • Always maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area in accordance to 5S methodology.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties and Master Sanitation Schedule tasks as necessary
  • Minimize water usage and generation of wastewater with the scope of the position
  • Follow all Dairy Farmers of America GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality and sanitation requirements.
  • Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
  • Exhibit the values and ethics of DFA through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement
  • Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
  • Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
  • Assist in the training and development of new operators
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.
  • Other duties may be assigned as required
  • This is a 3rd shift position.