Under limited supervision, performs various duties on the production floor. The duties may vary by day and hour, may vary based on assignment. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: mixing operations, dryer operations and process trouble shooting. Essential Job Functions. Responsibilities to include:Adhere to all safety, quality and GMP requirements of the plant. Basic knowledge and duties of general plant upkeep such as painting, cleaning, floor care. Some of the duties below pertain to either food side, soap side or both. Assembles equipment for startup of dryers, mixers, tanks, pumps, blenders and milling equipment for both food side and soap side dryers. Abides to all metal detector, screen and magnet check policies. Pulls product samples following guidelines preventing contamination, and test samples. Provides accurate and timely completion of daily production paperwork. Properly follow product recipes and mixing procedures. Insures measures are in place and abides to safe allergen procedures. Keeps production area clean according to current GMP policies. Able to operate pumps, valves and controls of dryers, mixers, vats, and holding tanks. Provides startup of honey, molasses dryers and/or soap dryers. Provides moisture, granulation, and color testing of finished product. Operates forklifts, and scissor lifts. Performs end of week wash and sanitation. Knowledge of boiler and steam system. Knowledge of plant waste water system. Pump off tankers of honey, molasses, or soap slurry. Train potential operators. Other duties as assigned by management. Some of the job duties are specific to food side dryers only. Education/ Training - High School Diploma or GED - Experience - Entry Level Position. Special Skills. Communication Skills. Documentation Skills Working Conditions. Humidity: 90% to 30%Due to the wide variety of tasks, this job can be exposed to a variety of environmental conditions. Special Hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical. Work overtime as necessary, including some weekends. Protective Clothing Required: Hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, chemical and rain suits. Physical Requirements. Frequently move up to 50 lbs. Sit. Stand. Move from area to area. Remove refuse from grounds and department floors. Transport raw materials & chemicals to equipment from storage areas. Position self to conduct work at various heights. Rotate body. Operate forklifts and scissors lifts. Ascend/descend from various levels. Adjust valves and dials as instructed. Repetitive use of hands.