Tannery Drum Operator

Description

A successful applicant must be able to pass a pulmonary function test to be respirator qualified.  Due to the safety sensitivity of the position, random drug screening may be performed. Our tannery operates 24 hours a day 364 days a year.

Sequence of Basic Job Steps

1. Employee must always check PPE before use.
2. Check the equipment h2s monitor, pHmeter, thermometer, and salometer.
3. Prepare the drum to receive the hides
4. Position the big door for loading.
5. Check formula date for information, and formula receipt for chemicals to be used.
6. After loading, operator will position the big door to be closed.
7. Use formula to start the soaking procedure. Checking water volume and chemicals.
8. The controls determined in the formula and steps must be recorded and checked by supervisor.
9. Employee will measure samples as required by beamhouse process
10. At end of process download drum to be transported to lime fleshing.

EOE/Vet/Disabled