Overnight Dryer Technician

**Job Description**Safely make and deliver a quality product right the first time that meet or exceeds company and customer expectations. Perform as a member of the Operations Team. Perform tasks required to work safely around manufacturing equipment; work safely in handling industrial cleaning chemicals; unload tankers, run, shutdown, and CIP the dryer, evaporator, and all associated equipment; and run and clean packaging equipment. Perform minor equipment maintenance. Adhere to all GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and plant policies and procedures. Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest quality product is made. Work with facility leadership to engage in professional development in a learning organization. Work day or night shifts, 12-hour shift schedules including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed.Duties and Responsibilities:- Maintain a clean and sanitary environment- Perform all master sanitation duties- Maintain general housekeeping of the production areas- Perform tasks of receiving milk and starting, running, shutting down, and cleaning the dryer/evaporator and associated equipment- Perform required laboratory and quality checks- Accurately maintain required logs- Perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner- Perform all chemical tests- Complete and store all required documents as per 5S standards- Achieve production goals (KPI's)- Document processes- Participate in continuous improvement efforts- Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues- Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements- Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment- 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)- 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.**Requirements**- High School Diploma or GED required- Prior manufacturing experience preferred- Knowledge of and skill with company computer systems- Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions- Able to use critical thinking in running the process and communicate issues and changes- Able to learn new processes and disciplined to following processes- Ability to demonstrate strong initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities- Able to work well with all types of people- Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality- Able to develop an understanding of process flows and how operator input impacts process- Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork- Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing- Able to promote a positive, creative, and professionally pleasant work environment- Able and willing to engage in continuous improvement- Must be able to read, write and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity Employer