Drum Operator
Company: Idaho Pacific Holdings
Location: Rigby
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionPermanent, year-round position working 12-hour
shifts with scheduled days off and every other weekend off. The
schedule is from 8:00am - 8:00pm AND rotates every three months to
8:00pm - 8:00am. We offer health insurance (medical, dental, Rx,
Flex savings, and vision), retirement savings, great advancement
opportunities, and you may qualify for a cash bonus! If you've got
good attention to detail and are ready to work and learn, apply
NOW!Summary:The Drum Operator's main function involves running a
potato-dehydrating drum. The Drum Operator must always consider
product quality and work towards producing a consistent product
based on customer and company specifications. Personal safety must
also be considered, and the Drum Operator should control the amount
of potato mash he or she lifts, carries, or moves so the chance of
personal injury is minimized.Position Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining an adequate and consistent flow of
mash. Monitor and adjust the speed of the feed auger and roller
adjustments, as well as shoveling product as needed to accomplish
this.
- Ensure the drum operates efficiently and effectively by keeping
plenty of mash on all applicator rolls; work clean mash up and
dirty mash down; ensure only clean mash is on the applicator
rollers to minimize defects.
- Ensure the reduction or elimination of waste / defect /
throw-away by adjusting the rolls and maintaining as thick a sheet
of mash as possible.
- Utilize a bullhide knife to remove bullhides as soon as they
are discovered.
- Advise the Flake Operator of any problems as quickly as
possible. Assist in the replacement of the flake knife when
required.
- The Drum Operator will be near the drum at all times while
operating.
- Checks for product defects and ensures product quality
standards are met. Notify the Flake Operator, Assistant Shift
Manager or the Shift Manager immediately if product is out of
grade.
- Use caution around moving parts and equipment.
- Keep areas of responsibility clean and well maintained during
shift hours, and ensure area is clean for the next shift.
- Complete all sanitation responsibilities including (but not
limited to): avoiding cross-contamination; keep all tools clean and
sanitized; keep mash pan relatively empty and in good sanitary
condition; keep catwalks clean and free of debris; ensure tools or
shovels do not come in contact of catwalk or other contaminated
areas.
- Clean tool dip tanks twice during shift; clean flake breaker
covers every two hours; clean knives, slides, and snifter tube once
a shift.
- Comply with all safety regulations; follow all plant and safety
policies.
- Follows all company and regulated good manufacturing
practices.
- Completes all other responsibilities as necessary.Knowledge and
Skills:
- Familiarity with the potato dehydration process helpful.
- Must be able to closely follow operational instructions.
- Previous experience working around processing equipment
preferred.
- Knowledge of chlorine use and cleaning / sanitizing chemicals.
Education:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Physical
Requirements:
- Must be able to stand, bend, or move repetitively for up to 12
hours.
- Must be able to shovel mash weighing 35-50 lbs on a regular
basis.
- Must be able to lift on a regular basis up to 50 lbs without
assistance, and 100 lbs with assistance.
- Able to tolerate dust or chemicals.
- Must not be affected by moving equipment and machinery.
- Bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, climbing, crawling, and
crouching as required.
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as
needed.
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Keywords: Idaho Pacific Holdings, Ogden , Drum Operator, Other , Rigby, Utah
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