Single Pass Dryer Operator - Tree Top : Job Details

PURPOSE: To maximize the Single Pass Dryer efficiency by producing a product that is effectively reduced to the proper moisture level per customer specifications.

SUMMARY: Operate the dryer by controlling the temperatures, conveyor speeds, exhaust and intake, fans and preheaters. Receive product from the process area. Maximize through-put levels for packaging. Applying color and flavor as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. All of the following are to be performed while adhering to Tree Top operational policies, safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job. It is the responsibility of every employee at Tree Top Inc. to report food safety and food quality problems or risks to personnel with the authority to initiate action against these said possible risks. The Organization chart indicated key personnel with the authority to take action.

This is a representative sample--not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

• Maximize Dryer Efficiency by Operating Equipment
• Communicate Effectively
• Complete Variance Reports
• Perform Shutdown Procedures
• Perform Startup Procedures
• Perform Daily Cleaning
• Ensure Product Quality
• Maximize Through-Puts
• Industrial and Food Safety

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year position-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
  • Stand
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Talk or hear
  • The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for paperwork, driving and reading specifications, distance vision to drive the forklift, color vision to check product color and identify packaging color differences, peripheral vision for driving the forklift and to watch for pedestrians, depth perception for driving the forklift and stacking pallets, and the ability to adjust focus for driving the forklift and identifying the product

Full benefit details for this position can be found on our website

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: [email protected] or 509-###-####.