Dryer Packager: Fast-Paced Food Packaging & QA

Post Holdings, Inc.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Wakefield is seeking a Dryer Packager to ensure proper packaging, sealing, and labeling of products while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. Candidates should have mechanical troubleshooting skills and experience with operating dryers. This position demands commitment to quality, safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The pay range is $19.00 to $23.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of dryer areas.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly master sanitation schedules.
• Verify final weights of finished products.
• Ensure proper packaging, sealing, labeling, and stacking of finished products.
• Read and comprehend batch records for solids and recon used and batch sequencing.
• Prepare and perform pre-operational inspections.
• Pull lab samples for production.
• Understand and meet the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) targets.
• Complete and verify all required documentation at the end of each shift.
• Perform hourly case weight checks and take corrective actions as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and collaborate with maintenance personnel.
• Follow start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Operate dryers, including HPP, airflow, and burner controls.
• Monitor packaging crew for quality and address any deficiencies.
• Read and follow POs and SAP report procedures.
• Operate a moisture analyzer and perform metal detector checks.
• Inspect sifter overflow and report issues.
• Run all three dryers and the SSL tote filling operation.
• Print and verify labels from Labelview.
• Communicate effectively during shift hand-offs.
• Follow SOPs and adhere to safe work practices and GMPs.
• Report any conditions that may affect food safety, quality, or personnel safety.
• Work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills

Experience with operating dryers and related equipment

Strong understanding of OEE targets and production documentation

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks

Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Education

Less than high school education

Job description

A leading food processing company in Wakefield is seeking a Dryer Packager to ensure proper packaging, sealing, and labeling of products while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. Candidates should have mechanical troubleshooting skills and experience with operating dryers. This position demands commitment to quality, safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The pay range is $19.00 to $23.50 per hour.