Spray Dryer Operator - Deepstep

Thiele Kaolin Company 520 Kaolin Road Sandersville, Georgia 31082 478-552-3951 Employment Opportunity Spray Dryer Operator Thiele Kaolin Company, a leading provider of tailored mineral solutions, is currently recruiting for a Spray Dryer Operator. This position is located in Deepstep, Georgia.

JOB DESCRIPTION, SKILL REQUIREMENTS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of conveying equipment and how to start up and shut down spray dryers #'s 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Maintain temperature profile according to moisture, amps, tonnage rates
• Do buildings walk through and inspect equipment for proper operation i.e. spills unusual noise etc.
• Catch required samples for lab testing
• Maintain solids and pH profile according to test results
• Monitor S tanks and S tank manifold
• Knowledge of grades of clay
• Knowledge of chemicals and chemical tanks and how to adjust doses
• Monitor equipment on computer screens
• Monitor pumps, chemical levels, tonnage rates, water flows,
• Knowledge of how to make up chemicals
• Measure tanks and record information
• Record on daily sheets and enter required information into Plant data
• Ability to start up and shut down conveying, chemical, pumps and associated equipment
• Ability to set up and operate blend systems
• Run to bagging as needed and maintain clay quality as required
• Relay information as needed to bagging personnel
• Notify supervisor of any problems and have resolved in a timely manner
• Change grades of clay from tanks and going into out bound equipment as directed by supervisor or communication sheet
• Complete shift line up or loading schedule
• Wash out lines as needed to keep at optimum performance
• Clean any type of feed baskets, screens, or socks as needed
• Inspect screens and request changes as needed
• Manage or direct Spray Dryer helpers
• Ensure Spray Dryer helpers are working in compliance with Thiele's safety policies Thiele offers excellent pay and a comprehensive fringe benefits package.

This package includes medical and life insurance, dental, vision, sick pay, LTD, paid vacation and holidays, 401K, and educational assistance. Qualified candidates should email a resume to careers@thielekaolin.com. Please note "Spray Dryer Operator" in the subject line. Any job offer will be contingent upon the successful candidate passing a physical exam, including a drug screen and a background check as warranted. Thiele Kaolin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thiele Kaolin Company is a Drug Free workplace.