Operator I - Dryer Bedding Line Night Shift

Healthy Pet in Jesup, GA has an immediate opening for an Operator I - Wood Pellet Dryer on the Night Shift.

The Operator I - Dryer ensures absorbent product meets a specific dryness density standard along each of the three stages in the dryer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates production with Supervisor and Floor Leads. Reviews production figures and work orders with the prior shift Operator at the beginning of shift. Notes peculiarities with product production or machine operations. Adjust production rates accordingly.
• Balances and works to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, costs and teamwork to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment. Ensures machines are running properly and all safety guards and panels are in place during production. Refers major mechanical repairs to maintenance, as needed.
• Ensures product specifications are met and quality is maintained. Documents variances.
• Ensures compliance with all SOPs.
• Conducts and records sampling as instructed by Supervisor and for Quality as needed.
• Acts as primary responder in an emergency situation. Operates the fire suppression system.
• Performs necessary equipment adjustments for production run changes.
• Operates a front-end loader as needed to keep production running.
• Inputs data for production reports. Ensures timeliness and accuracy.
• May assist in the research and development of raw materials, new products, and equipment, as assigned.
• Monitors and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Must pay attention to the process and equipment at all times.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating heavy machinery, production machinery and controls.
• Must possess a valid driver’s and maintain throughout employment.
• Must possess a forklift certification and maintain throughout employment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
• Apply good judgment, creativity and logical thinking to obtain potential solutions to problems.
• Organize, prioritize and coordinate work assignments. Work effectively in a multi-task environment.
• Work at a steady and constant pace. Take appropriate initiative.

Healthy Pet offers an Exceptional Benefit Package including:

• Excellent medical/dental/vision/short term and long-term disability & life insurance
• Generous matching 401(k) plan
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Plus, quarterly bonus opportunities!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Healthy Pet is a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen (including marijuana).