Dryer Operator
Company: Badger State Fruit Processing
Location: Pittsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description Dryer Operator in Pittsville, WI. Starting
$16.50, plus $1,000 sign on bonus. Benefits: Vacation: 40 hours
after 90 days of employment 80 hours after one year of employment
Holidays: 8 designated 401K: company matches ½ up to 5% Medical
Plans: 2 options through Security Health both having a Health
Savings account with the company contributing $1,500 a year. Dental
and vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability: plans
available. Schedule: 2-2-3 schedule 2 days on 2 days off 3 days on
following week 2 days off 2 days on 3 days off 6am to 6pm or 6 pm
to 6 am. $2.00/hr differential for the night shift. Scheduled
holidays off The Dryer Operator is responsible for maintaining
dryer activity on the dryer discharge to meet customer
specifications in compliance with the company’s Safe Quality Food
Program. Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Operation,
troubleshooting, and sanitation of a Dryer. Perform Dryer Flush,
Dryer Bed Wash, and Belt Tracking at established intervals during
processing to ensure product quality and equipment performance.
Perform Pre-Operational Inspections. Maintain product traceability
as appropriate on required paperwork. Understanding and execution
of SDC HACCP Plan CCP1 Sanitation. Dryer Outfeed metal detector and
earth magnet monitoring. Best Sorter checks De-clumper and T.E.W.S.
sensor checks and cleaning. Add back kickoff product as needed.
Weigh and Stack product bulk off. Complete Forklift checks. Keep
Armanakote and Sunflower Oil full. Anticipate problem areas of
engagements and questions that will arise. Must be able to work
both independently and as a team member to accomplish various
production goals. Enter data on production sheets. All required
paperwork must be clear, legible, complete, and accurate. Assist
with any special projects at the request of Management. Maintain
area, equipment, and personal hygiene. Utilize downtime to keep
work area neat, clean, and orderly. Communicate effectively with
other plant personnel regarding any production issues, changes, and
safety issues. Communicate potential and actual Food Safety Issues
to personnel (direct Supervisor or QA) to initiate the corrective
action process. Work Environment: Hair restraints are required.
Earplugs, safety glasses and or other PPE may be required. Ability
to constantly stand/walk; climb stairs; frequently
grip/reach/lift/pull with left or right hand. Use of motor skills
to safely drive tow motors in tight quarters. Ability to work in a
fast-paced production environment with temperatures ranging from
55°-95°F. Required education and experience: High school diploma or
GED required Valid drivers license Company Background: Badger State
Fruit Processing is a family-owned business and the largest
independent supplier of cranberry products in the United States. We
are cranberry specialists. Situated in the heart of cranberry
country, we do it all! We are cranberry growers, cranberry
processors, cranberry warehousers, and cranberry transporters.
Supplemental pay types: Signing bonus Quarterly bonus on plant
performance $25 monthly attendance bonus Referral bonus
Keywords: Badger State Fruit Processing, Rochester , Dryer Operator, Manufacturing , Pittsville, Minnesota
