Operator; 2nd shift Spray Dryer

Operator; 2nd shift Spray Dryer (Manufacturing) Spray Dryer Operator, 2nd Shift, Plant 1

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Spray Dryer Operator to be located in Crossville, TN. Reporting to the Powder Prep Supervisor.

• Keep powder running to the Press Department.
• Clean lines and perform color changes when orders are complete.
• Run and wash spray dryer when needed.
• Vacuum Powder Silo decks and wash silos when empty.
• Perform basic maintenance (for example, replacing vacuum and dust collector hoses/belts/scrapers).
• Work on Kaizen for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate understanding of operating Ball Mill Control Room, Color Mix Control Room, and Main Control Room.
• Complete 5S and TPMs and all other necessary paperwork.
• Operate a forklift and front-end loader.
• Use Gemba board to effectively communicate issues.
• Communicate effectively with co‑workers, Supervisors, and other Departments as needed.
• Perform start up and shutdown procedures, including cleaning.
• Ensure that appropriate slip supplies are available.
• Supervise the screening and electromagneting of all slip to be used.
• Ensure that spray dried powder, after acceptance by the Technical Department, is delivered only to the powder slip for the correct color.
• Measure silos and check cycle tanks and dump cyclone tanks if necessary.
• Dump hoppers on deco line, kiln, and presses.
• Clean bucket elevator during final fill and clean lines downstairs.
• Clean spray dryer lines, clean sieves, wash spray dryer, and clean floor.
• Complete moisture checks and density and viscosity testing.
• Keep powder running to presses.
• Make stain/color.
• Make batch corrections.
• Provide color to the spray dryer.
• Unload trucks to restock stain.
• Clean sieves after each color at the end of the day, taking care of waste when full.
• Lifting 55 lbs., hooking and unhooking hoses and moving hoses.
• Ball Mill/Water Room Operator.
• Maintain and do testing on Ball Mill (density, viscosity, residue test).
• Run turbo mixer to control water and greenware.
• Load and unload scrap.
• Deal with suppliers and truck drivers, keeping on track of material quantities.
• Maintain water system and switch out membrane.
• Feed material to Ball Mill weight belts and know feed rates.
• Multi‑task by watching belts, screens, etc., to ensure smooth operation.
• Operate heavy equipment to load weigh box and push new incoming loads of clay.
• Lifting grinding media that weighs 55 lbs.
• Color correct mixers/tanks that have not been passed within the declared specs.
• Lifting 55‑100 lbs. of stain, depending on the color being made. This could consist of a few bags to 30+ bags.
• Process the water used in the plant through a membrane system that takes particulate out of the water.
• Install and rotate membrane as needed.
• Handle various chemicals that are put in the process.
• Work on Kaizen for continuous improvement.
• Follow safety guidelines and company standards, using Personal Protection Equipment.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace.
• Perform any other duties that may be required or assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with employees, management, and vendors.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work holidays.
• Must be available to work overtime as necessary and work other shifts as necessary, may be called in during abnormal hours.
• Must pass a mandatory pre‑employment drug test, physical, and criminal background check.

• Frequent climbing, bending, standing, walking at a brisk pace 8+ hours a day, squatting, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Occasional lifting 80 pounds, either alone or with the assistance of another employee, in conformity with lifting techniques detailed in safety policies and training materials.
• Frequent dexterity with hands for use of tools.
• Frequently vision must be sufficient to see tools and equipment clearly.
• Frequent hearing with the use of ear protection.
• Frequent ability to tolerate and work at heights.