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TREE TOP INC Dryer Operator - Ross Plant in Selah, Washington

Anticipated Wage: $20.62 - $26.13/hr This position is on a 4th Shift Schedule: Team B: 7pm to 7am SUMMARY: Regulate the drying process by controlling conveyor systems, temperatures, and equipment to reduce moisture levels in products while communicating with co-workers and maintaining equipment to meet process needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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. 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. Weekly Start-Up Ensure equipment is properly set up, clean, and ready to run Check customer specification sheets Operate Dryer Process Monitor temperatures, chain speed, and bed depth; amount/flow of fruit into the dryer Adjust temperatures according to flow of incoming product Make appropriate temperature and dryer chain speed adjustments to obtain moisture levels which adhere to customer specifications Monitor operation of dryer; troubleshoot and diagnose problems as necessary Visually check all dryer equipment to ensure proper operation Possess mechanical skills necessary to assist in annual repair and maintenance of dryer Operate personal computer and Programmable Logic Controller Process re-work product as needed Ensure Product Moisture Meets Customer Specifications Make appropriate adjustments to process to meet required moisture levels Receive information from Moisture Tech regarding moisture levels Check moisture chart to ensure product meets customer specifications Check specification sheets per product as required Communicate Effectively Exchange information with Supervisor, Moisture Tech and co-workers regarding process functions and needs Instruct Dryer Sanitation person regarding process needs Communicate tasks to Dryer Sanitation person and co-workers as required Instruct/train Dryer Sanitation person and co-workers as necessary Notify Mechanics and Supervisor regarding mechanical problems/issues Notify Supervisor of any problems Perform appropriate transfer of information to next Dryer Operator and Supervisor at shift change Communicate with Process Team Leader about the availability and condition of fruit Maintain GMPs Organize crews to perform both ongoing and week-ending sanitation duties Delegate specific tasks to crew members Ensure cleaning procedures are followed in proper sequence Train/monitor crew in use of proper cleaning/sanitizing chemical-handling procedures and equipment Maintain a clean work area; keep floors swept, brooms, squeegees, etc.; in proper place; empty trash cans/bins as needed Empty product waste containers and debris as needed Inspect conveyor system to comply with GMPs and ensure a smooth process flow Adhere to GMP standards throughout the entire plant Ensure Food Safety by Following HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) Maintain personal cleanliness, wash hands frequently, wear hairnet, wear sanitary gloves Do not store chemicals too close to food products Avoid spilling oil or cleaning fluids on food products Avoid cross-contamination Follow color code policy Follow proper procedures, practices, training Verify correct ingredients are being used Do not use contaminated raw materials Be familiar with all process flow diagrams Know all critical control points in all processes; i.e. metal detection Sort out foreig

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