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Spray Dry Operator I- 3rd Shift

Synergy Flavors · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Nov 6, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your three years in manufacturing. What equipment did you run?

What they are checking: Whether their experience fits a process operator role in a demanding plant.

What would you do

You notice a pump making an unusual noise mid-shift. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report maintenance issues to the foreman before they cause a breakdown.

This job has rotating shifts. How do you handle that schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work the required schedule over time.

About the work

How do you use the VLS evaporator to reach the right specific gravity before drying?

What they are checking: Whether they understand concentration and how feed density affects drying.

What spray drying parameters do you adjust to increase output or reduce downtime?

What they are checking: Whether they know how temperatures, atomization and feed rate interact.

How do you perform a nitric wash on the VLS, and what safety steps do you take?

What they are checking: Whether they handle strong chemicals safely and follow the cleaning schedule.

The powder coming off the dryer is sticky and building up in the chamber. What do you check?

What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot common drying problems logically.

How do you decide how to combine liquid storage tanks to maximize capacity and still meet quality specs?

What they are checking: Whether they think about blending carefully so batches stay in spec.

Why is it important to record drying parameters for every run?

What they are checking: Whether they see records as tools for traceability and solving future problems.

How do you make sure labels and code dates are correct before palletizing?

What they are checking: Whether they protect traceability and avoid shipping mislabeled product.

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The full job description

As published by Synergy Flavors.

Oversee all tasks related to the Spray Drying of Liquids into Powder form. Perform all Quality Checks on product to ensure it meets customer specifications. Responsibilities • Concentrates liquid in VLS (evaporator) to achieve desired Specific Gravity. • Familiar and capable of running all equipment related to the Drying Process. • Communicates well with Packager to achieve desired daily goals. • Transfer the liquid product using pumps and controls. • Adjust the product according to specifications. • Adjust Spray Drying parameters to maximize output and reduce downtime. • Documentation of Drying Parameters. • Performs Quality Analysis. • Responsible for proper Labels and Code Dates. • Palletizes product and puts in proper warehouse location. • Washes all components of Dryer system as needed. • Nitric Wash of VLS according to schedule. • Combines Liquid Storage Tanks to maximize Capacity and blend batches to achieve optimal Quality specs. • Troubleshoots Equipment as needed. • Informs Foreman of any Maintenance Issues. • Safe handling of chemicals. Skills and Requirements • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred • 3 Years experience in manufacturing • Ability to work rotating shifts • Ability to read and follow instructions; multitask in a safe manner; troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues. • Knowledge of safe chemical operation and handling • Ability to understand and operate equipment under pressure • Understanding and knowledge of flow measuring units • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Based on duties, employee may be required to wear a respirator and after a Doctor’s approval and successfully passing the fit and pulmonary test.

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