Job Details
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The role of the Dryer Plant Labor will be responsible for performing the daily tasks associated with the efficient operation of the dryer plant. Duties include but are not limited to monitoring the operation of drying equipment producing product according to USDA and Rose Acre Farms quality regulations as they apply to dried egg, ensuring daily paperwork is recorded properly and accurately, and any other tasks as indicated by management.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Operate and monitor Dryer Plant equipment.
* Start-up and shut-down the dryer according to standard procedures.
* Monitor and record operational readings such as pressure, dryer temperature, and others.
* Daily set-up of dryer.
* Oversight of non-operational cleaning.
* Ensure records and documents are kept up to date in all areas of dryer operations in compliance with USDA & Rose Acre Farms quality regulations.
* Other tasks as assigned.
* Report any food safety and quality issues/problems to supervisors.
* Follow standard operating & sanitation procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), safety rules and policies, Rose Acres Biosecurity policies, and all other Rose Acres policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
* Able to lift 50 pounds during break rotation and while disassembling equipment for cleaning.
* Must be capable of performing routine math calculations, including percentages and fractions.
* Must be computer literate
* Must possess good communication skills - both written and verbal.
* Must be able to perform repetitive motions while operating equipment
* Occasional climbing, reaching, pushing and pulling
* Must maintain a flexible work schedule, working on feet up to 12 hours per day, and capable of working late and during the weekends if needed to complete the job.
* Capable of helping the other departments as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm production areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres.
* Must be willing and able to work past the scheduled leave time to complete the job, if needed.
* Must possess the ability to work in an open office setting.
* Must maintain professionalism with coworkers.
ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENT:
* Rose Acre Farms is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all aspects.
* All team members are obligated by moral duty, Rose Acre Farms requirement (refer to Animal Abuse Policy in Rose Acre Farms Handbook), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect, or breach of biosecurity for the health and welfare of our animals.
NON-SMOKING WORKPLACE:
* No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property.
* No smoking in company provided vehicles.
Rose Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Rose Acre Farms, the very nature and diversification of an egg production facility requires that all team members remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.
The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance related disciplinary action would be taken against you.
Updated 09/06/2023