What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dryer Operator position at Darigold?
Darigold is seeking a motivated Dryer Operator to join our plant in Pasco, WA. As a member of the Operations team, this person should possess the desire and ability to contribute to the success of the plant. Our plants create nutritious products 24 / 7, 365 days a year- availability to work multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays is a must!
The ideal candidate for this role excels in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple repetitive tasks. You have a strong attention to detail and are committed to producing high quality product. You also enjoy working with others to achieve team goals but can work independently without direct supervision. Must be available to work any shift.
What You Will Do
- Operate, but not limited to the following milk processing equipment : Dryers, Dryer concentrate equipment and all associated equipment.
- Maintain efficiency standards set for the operating area; Contribute improvement ideas and initiatives; Work with a Waste Reduction Mentality.
- Performs CIP and sanitation of the equipment in the Main Dryer area, Dryer concentrate area and associated equipment; maintains organization of the work area; and performs ongoing cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks in compliance with good manufacturing practices.
- Operate processing equipment to achieve and maintain finished products results within target specifications.
- Perform Quality Tests and component tests on milk constituents in accordance with company or regulatory guidelines.
- Perform routine equipment inspections.
- Ensures that tagging and identifying notifications on tanks are correct and recorded properly.
- Maintain accurate documentation as required.
- Submits timely and accurate reports.
- Assist with training new personnel.
- Maintain clean and safe work area.
- Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practice policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Due to the nature of products produced and customer requirements, the entire dryer room facility will be categorized as a hi-care area. Employees subject to this area will be required to complete numerous clothes and shoe changes throughout the entire working shift.
What You Bring
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Starting wage : 23.69-$26.13
Benefits of Working at Darigold
We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes :
Our Commitment to Diversity
Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $24 - $26
