Spray Dryer Operator - Night Shift

We have an opportunity for an EXPERIENCED SPRAY DRYER OPERATOR on Night Shift. Our company, American Custom Drying, is located in Burlington, NJ and has been in business for more than 60 years. We provide contract manufacturing and toll processing services for the food and chemical industries. ACD specializes in custom spray drying, powder blending and milling. Our customers' tolling projects include: market trials, pilot runs, process development and full commercial production campaigns. Their primary focus is in the food ingredient and technical chemical product markets.

Position Overview
The Spray Dryer Operator will operate equipment used in the production of powder via a spray drying process. Operator will work with a shift Supervisor and help manage material handlers. Individual must be able to work with minimum direction and be familiar with manufacturing processes. Their goal is to ensure that the production process runs safely and smoothly and produces quality products that meet customer specifications.
Job Functions

Operator will oversee all production activities and assure that they are conducted in a safe manner. Excellent communication skills are essential. Specific job functions include:
? Follow procedures for system start-up, operation, shutdown, cleaning, and batching
? Mixing chemical and food batches, monitoring and sampling in accordance with SOPs
? Recording process and production data
? Troubleshooting dryer processes (work closely with Supervisors and Engineers in troubleshooting problems)
? Assisting with routine maintenance and maintaining a clean work environment.
? Overseeing cleanup of entire dryer system between products and instructing material handlers during the cleaning process