A professional who performs variety of manual duties in drying and storing chemical materials, as directed. Respnsibilities include:

• Turns valves to fill sample bottles for laboratory testing.
• Inspects product through sight glasses at various stages of drying process to detect malfunctions.
• Inspects equipment and piping for leaks or malfunctions.
• Notifies equipment operator or supervisor of unusual conditions.
• Lowers gauge tape into storage towers to facilitate inventory and production control.
• Records gauge readings on operating record.
• Cleans equipment, using hose and water.
• May be designated according to type of drier as spray-drier-operator helper.