Dryer Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Production Dryer Operator

Location : Kendallville, IN

Shift : 1st Shift (6 : 00am-4 : 00pm Monday-Friday)

Pay : $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Direct Hire

Job Summary

Are you dependable, safety-focused, and looking to grow in a production environment? We're seeking a Production Dryer Operator to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining dryer operations, monitoring production quality, and ensuring safety and compliance throughout your shift.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Production Dryer Operator, your core responsibilities will include :

Operation : Maintain dryer production according to schedule and company standards.

Quality Monitoring : Track recovery rates and ensure aluminum is properly weighed and labeled.

Environmental Oversight : Monitor emissions and promptly report issues to the Production Supervisor.

Material Handling : Dump aluminum into proper containers and oversee safe mobile equipment operation.

Safety Compliance : Enforce all safety rules and regulations.

Documentation : Maintain accurate pass-down reports and required paperwork between shifts.

Team Support : Follow all directives from management and assist with continuous improvement tasks.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required

Good work record and attendance

Flexibility to work different jobs, shifts, and overtime as needed

Skills :

Ability to work effectively with management, supervisors, and peers

Basic administrative and mechanical aptitude

Familiarity with equipment and general math

Ability to lift moderate to heavy materials

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Physical Requirements :

Ability to stand on concrete for extended periods

Ability to walk, sit, climb, reach overhead, and use hands for handling tools and materials

Must be able to lift and move varying weights

Must tolerate extreme heat and cold environments

Good color, close, and distance vision with depth perception

Work Environment :

Work may include exposure to open flames, moving machinery, and outdoor weather conditions. The environment may range from slight to moderate noise, with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on industrial experience while contributing to a production team focused on safety and quality.

Ready to start? Apply online today and let’s DO GOOD together!

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