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Dryer Operator
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Bessemer City, NC Bessemer City, North Carolina |
About this job
Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE
This position is responsible for operating dryers and/or hoists to ensure produce is dried to Dole standards prior to being packaged.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION
- Move product from wash tanks to dryers to elevators.
- Use hand and eye coordination to operate overhead conveyor/hoist system.
- Maintain a steady flow of product out of dryer room and onto the scale mezzanine.
- Inspect product and equipment for possible contaminants.
· Extensive climbing, pushing and pulling throughout shift.
· Ability to quickly react to fast-paced and constant maneuvering of dryer baskets and carts between wash system, dryer deck and elevators.
· Inspect food and equipment for possible contaminants.
· Any and all other duties assigned by your Supervisor.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a food processing facility is desired, but not required. Willing to train.
- SKILLS: Must have good oral communication skills.
- ADDITIONAL: Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment. Required to work independently and with limited supervision. Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/ procedures.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
HS Diploma, GED, or demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in a cool environment with an average temperature of 34 degrees F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present. Work surfaces and floors may be wet. Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted up to ½ of the workday, and 10 lbs overhead as job demands. Constant standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required. Moving machinery, including conveyor and forklifts are in operation in the immediate area.
WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT
1st and 2nd shifts available.
Ability to work weekends; some overtime is required.
Company Description
Dole’s dedication to quality is a commitment solidly backed by comprehensive programs for food safety, scientific crop protection programs, stringent quality control measures, state-of-the-art production and transportation technologies, continuous improvement through research and innovation, and dedication to the safety of our employees, communities, and the environment.
Dole is committed to nutrition education to communicate to the public the health benefits of eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, and is a founding member of the National 5-A-Day for Better Health Program, and is a leader in developing technology-based nutrition education programs for children.
You will find Dole Fresh Vegetables’ headquarters in Monterey, California in the heart of the Salinas Valley. Although we are centered in “the Salad Bowl of the World,” we have opportunities all over the US as well as Latin America! Follow us to learn more!
The Bessemer City manufacturing facility is one of three operating salad manufacturing plants in the organization. The plant has 900+ employees, and operates two production and one cleaning shift six or seven days every week, depending on volume demands