Operator I - Dryer (Ferndale)

Healthy Pet has an openings for Operator I - Dryer Associates on the Swing AND Graveyard Shifts.

This position ensures absorbent product meets a specific dryness density standard along each of the three stages in the dryer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs hourly temperature and moisture analysis and recording this analysis and dryer temperature.

Maintains a strict observation and control of dryer to prevent risk of fire. Keeps fugitive dust along the outside of dryers and dryer area to an absolute minimum.

Between shift changes, performs general cleanup of dryer area and communicates with oncoming operator of any issues or changes.

In the event of fire emergency, operator is to locate possible sparks or fire and handle as trained. Maintain control of fire suppression system and reset and verify fire suppression system before restarting dryers.

Communicates with Wet-End Operator with regard to product status, quality, fiber consistency and production processing rate.

Identifies various pulp fibers and their make-up. Adjust dryer operation as needed.

Performs preventative maintenance on trouble spots, throughout the dryers, on conveyor belts, and in auger compartments to ensure that dust build-up does not impeded proper operations.

Routinely conducts visual analyses of product conditioning in each dryer zone to determine proper airflow, pile height and bed depth.

Verifies that machines are running properly and that all safety guards and panels are in place. Performs light maintenance and apply lock-out/tag-out procedures when necessary. Notify maintenance when major mechanical repairs are needed.

Maintains all documentation of the product and its production including recording fiber moisture content and filing these documents accordingly.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED.

Two years of related operator experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience operating heavy machinery, production machinery and controls.

Experience operating industrial machinery, production machinery and controls.

Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems

Must possess a fork lift certification and maintain throughout employment.

Healthy Pet offers an Exceptional Benefit Package including:

100% Employer paid medical/dental/vision/short term disability

Voluntary flexible spending account/life insurance/accident insurance/long term disability

Generous matching 401k plan

9 paid holidays per year

Paid Vacation/Sick days

Plus, Quarterly BONUSES!

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 pre-employment drug screen including marijuana and background check.