Job Information
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Spray Dryer Operator in O'Fallon, Missouri
This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here (http://afbinternational.com/about/) to learn more.
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Spray Dry Operator to join our production team. This role is responsible for operating spray drying equipment to convert liquid food flavors into high-quality powdered products. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial processing equipment, strong attention to quality and safety, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Spray Dry: Operate equipment used in the spray dry process to convert liquid flavors into powdered products, including pumps, bulk filling equipment, bagging systems, and automated control systems.
Oversee Materials: Oversee flow of materials from liquid processing through dry super sacks and final packaging. Accurately record production data and maintain documentation.
Quality Control: Take samples of dry ingredients and finished products as part of in-process quality control to ensure consistency and meet customer specifications.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts, and other handling equipment. Disassemble and reassemble machinery for sanitation and clean-up on a daily and weekly basis.
Housekeeping & GMP: Maintain a clean and orderly work area, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to prevent contamination and damage.
Hazard Communication & Safety: Ensure knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Collaboration & Flexibility: Assist other departments as needed and communicate the status of the process to the Manufacturing Supervisor to maintain batch integrity.
Qualifications
Skills, Training, and Experience
Machinery, Tools, and Equipment: Familiar with spray drying, pumping, and filling equipment. Able to set up, operate, and maintain equipment safely.
Forklift Operation: Certified to operate electric and hydraulic forklifts.
Process Knowledge & Mechanical Aptitude: Knowledge of food manufacturing processes preferred. Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to resolve and troubleshoot equipment issues.
Clerical & Documentation: Basic literacy and math skills to handle clerical work, including accurate counting, recording weights, and data entry. Ability to read and follow process specifications and temperature controls.
Computer Skills: Basic computer proficiency and knowledge of IFS system.
Safety and HazCom Training: Must be trained in handling hazardous chemicals and follow all safety procedures.
Concentration and Accuracy: High attention to detail and strong focus is required to ensure customer orders are completed correctly.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Lifting & Dexterity: Must be able to lift 50-80 pounds and handle materials such as bags and supersacks. Dexterity is required for sealing and palletizing bags. Able to stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive motions.
Work Environment: Regular exposure to disagreeable odors, dust, and temperature extremes in an un-air-conditioned facility. Must wear the provided PPE (steel-toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, etc.).
Eye Strain: Some eye strain may occur when performing clerical tasks, but the work is performed in a well-lit area.
Additional Information:
Union Facility: This position is part of a unionized work environment.
Training: 30 Days
Hazards: Exposure to chemical fumes, acidic, and caustic agents during cleaning processes. Risk of strain from lifting and moving materials.
Concentration & Accuracy: High attention to detail is required for accurate blending and filling to ensure customer orders are completed correctly.
If you are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and ready to contribute to high-quality food production, we encourage you to apply!
AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.
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Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense.
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We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision.
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