Dryer Operator - Night Shift - Fresh Express
Salinas, CA
About the Job
Summary:
Transports products from trim lines into dryers and from dryers into hoppers via barrels and totes.
Job Function Statements Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
- Compliance to SOP's, GMPs, Housekeeping, Safety, and all other FE policies.
- Obtains empty barrels and positions them under the appropriate trim line to prevent barrel overflow and product spill.
- Ensure barrels are filled properly to guarantee maximum drying efficiency per product specifications.
- Operates dryer apparatus including, but not limited to barrels, dollies, hoists, dryers and hoppers.
- Follows proper blending procedures in accordance to Quality blend ratios in Hopper area (this includes any Deviated blending and other proper blending of product).
- Ensures the proper product dries correctly and is then added to the correct hopper per the production schedule.
- Modifies machine settings as needed based on product specifications.
- Follows checklists and processes to ensure proper startup of equipment.
- Keeps area clean at all times.
- Employees may be assigned to perform other tasks such as packing, palletizing, trimming, inserting master packs, housekeeping, rework, general labor activities, etc. on a temporary basis.
- Responsible for actively supporting the other members of the employee's work team including assisting with cross-training, new-hire/buddy assignments, and process support during breaks, meal periods, and other staff coverage as needed.
- Be able to participate in process improvement projects.
- Report any equipment malfunction or unsafe condition to the floor coordinator or supervisor immediately.
- Able to work in different lines such as clam lines, ASL line and main lines in both salad and healthy snacking.
- Working conditions include a cold atmosphere (30-34 degrees) wet surfaces and moderate to high noise levels.
- Follow all safety guidelines and SOP's at all the time.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Must be able to continuously lift/push/pull barrels of product with assistance from a hydraulic hoist for certain process steps.
- Physical requirements: must be able to stand for the duration of the shift (8 hours or more), perform repetitive motions throughout shift such as push/pull/lift, bending continuously throughout the shift.
- Must be able to work 6 consecutive days, overtime and weekends if necessary.
- Must be able to climb stairs or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift.
- Must be able to count.
- Must be able to follow oral and written instruction.
- Must be able to read and write.
- Must pass physical strength test that measures physical strength ability and be able to follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
- Must adhere to GMP's and PPE's as required.
(Internal applicant qualification) In order to be eligible for this position, employee must have not more than 3 attendance points, no safety violations, nor any other disciplinary warnings. Employee awarded the position will be on a 60-day probationary period to complete training and demonstrate SOP's and all related task. Classification date will be reflected upon completion of 60-day probationary period.
This job will be awarded based on the ability to perform the job, plant seniority, and classification seniority.
Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:
- Prior experience in a similar temperature/strenuous work environment preferred.
- Receptive to training and have the ability to learn new procedures
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience:
Prior experience in a packing environment