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Glanbia

Spray Dry Operator

Sharonville, OH

Spray Dry Operator Job Functions * Pick and stage materials as needed; make batches as required ... Maintain efficient output of dryer during production run * Package product according to customer ...

Kelly Services

PR

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Strong understanding of Spray Dryer systems, automated weigh and dispense systems. * Understanding of modularization impact on automation delivery * Ability to produce/review sequences of operation ...

CoorsTek, Inc.

R&D Technician II

Golden, CO · On-site

Loads powders, cleans slip messes, and scrubs spray dryer walls. Tears down equipment between each run, this makes up roughly 80% of the job. Lifts and moves 50+ lbs regularly, including buckets of ...

Balchem Corporation

Production Operator (Nights)

Ogden, UT · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Operate the equipment (spray dryer) using the proper cores and orifices and make sure they are cleaned or replaced when necessary * Check spray patterns and make corrections when necessary * Record ...

CoorsTek

R&D Technician II

Golden, CO

Loads powders, cleans slip messes, and scrubs spray dryer walls. Tears down equipment between each run, this makes up roughly 80% of the job. Lifts and moves 50+ lbs regularly, including buckets of ...

Balchem

$20 - $22/hr

Operate the equipment (spray dryer) using the proper cores and orifices and make sure they are cleaned or replaced when necessary * Check spray patterns and make corrections when necessary * Record ...

Endo International

Janitor/Production Operator

Greenville, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Maintain the qualification and skills required to perform the Packager role within the Spray Dryer unit and to be able to assist the packaging operation in the granulation unit by performing duties ...

Endo International

Janitor/Production Operator

Greenville, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Maintain the qualification and skills required to perform the Packager role within the Spray Dryer unit and to be able to assist the packaging operation in the granulation unit by performing duties ...

Balchem Corporation

Production Operator (Nights)

Ogden, UT · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Operate the equipment (spray dryer) using the proper cores and orifices and make sure they are cleaned or replaced when necessary * Check spray patterns and make corrections when necessary * Record ...

Sartori

Whey Protein Operator

Crescent City, CA · On-site

$21.75 - $26.25/hr

Dryer Operation: • Operates and monitors WPC dryers (spray dryer and fluid bed) to ensure optimal drying parameters are maintained. • Adjusts temperature, airflow, and feed rates as needed to ...

Sartori

Relief Operator III - 2nd Shift

Crescent City, CA

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

Operates and monitors lactose dryers (spray dryer, fluid bed, or other) to ensure optimal drying parameters are maintained. * Adjusts temperature, airflow, and feed rates as needed to ensure ...

Sartori

Relief Operator III - 2nd Shift

Crescent City, CA · On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

Operates and monitors lactose dryers (spray dryer, fluid bed, or other) to ensure optimal drying parameters are maintained. * Adjusts temperature, airflow, and feed rates as needed to ensure ...

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Spray Dry Operator

Glanbia

Sharonville, OH

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Glanbia Performance Nutrition rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 439 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Spray Dry Operator Job Functions

  • Pick and stage materials as needed; make batches as required
  • Ensure equipment is clean before and after product runs
  • Startup production runs
  • Maintain efficient output of dryer during production run
  • Package product according to customer specifications
  • Ensure correct labeling is applied
  • Clearly document production information as required:
    • HACCP, (Critical) Control Point, and other Quality Checks
    • Production operating parameters
    • Properly document appropriate HACCP, Critical Control Point, and other Quality verification checks
  • Packaging product as it is dispensed into the correct container type
  • Clean dryer (using CIP system or handwashing)
  • Maintaining a clean dryer room
  • Assist Batch Team Member and Spray Dry Lead as needed
  • Follow appropriate GMP requirements
  • Assist and co-operate with Continuous Improvement ideas and projects

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing / batching environment preferred
  • Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs
  • In-house fork truck certification is required
  • Forklift operation skills preferred
  • Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
  • Ability and willingness to learn multiple manufacturing processes and equipment operations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Basic math, reading and recordkeeping skills
  • Ability to communicate professionally with employees at all levels of the organization
  • Basic PC skills
  • Ability to perform routine work assignments, multi-tasking and following instructions with moderate supervision; ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to understand work procedures, methods, use of required equipment and computerized work instructions

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (performs the following)

  • Ability to perform all functions of Operator I & II
  • Ability to operator all on-site forklifts 
  • Ability to identify correctly and pour raw materials in designated vessel utilizing scales and load cells 
  • Ability to follow work instructions to mix compound, track batch in Sage ERP system and submit sample to Quality 

AND

  • Ability to make washes, emulsions, reactions and magnasweet batches
  • Ability to trouble shoot batches with other operators
  • Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including , but not limited to GMP, SQF, OSHA, HAACP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines
  • Maintains neat, orderly and clean shop floor and workplace at all times
  • Excellent attendance, flexibility, enthusiasm and a positive approach to work performance
  • Other tasks as assigned
  • Compliance with systems/programs similar to Flavor Producer's Quality, Safety and Food Safety programs.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

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