Blend/Evaporator Operator - Shift 1st (74263)
About The Position
The Blend/Evaporator Operator works under the general direction of the shift supervisor and group leader and is responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the plant’s blend/evaporators to produce safe, quality juice. The equipment removes water from single-strength juice to convert it into concentrate. The operator may work any shift and may cross-train with other operators. The position is based at the Visalia Plant in Visalia, California, and is listed as a first-shift role, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Food safety is a responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. Operators must understand and appropriately document critical control points (CCPs) in their area, follow food safety and quality practices, and promptly report concerns to the supervisor in charge. The role includes operating Thermally Accelerated Short Term Evaporators (TASTE), moving and sampling product, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, maintaining production records and inventory, and performing basic equipment troubleshooting. Overtime and weekend work may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to read and operate a touchscreen.
- Must have a forklift license or be able to obtain one.
- Ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and work under pressure.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a plant manufacturing environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate the Thermally Accelerated Short Term Evaporators according to plant instructions.
- Ensure product flows from the extraction area to the stage through the evaporator.
- Clean and sanitize equipment as required by the cleaning schedule using the CIP skid, and document that equipment has been cleaned and sanitized.
- Follow safety rules and practices, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Check the status of Finished Alpha Tanks on the second-level catwalk.
- Sample Alpha tanks containing product for analytics.
- Deliver hourly samples to the laboratory, which is up two flights of stairs.
- Transfer product or bins according to the daily issued Priority Report; when transferring into the tank farm, manipulate valves in a 15-degree Fahrenheit room and potentially climb two to three flights of stairs to sample bulk tanks.
- Accurately complete hourly and daily records, including the evaporator daily log sheet and evaporation data record.
- Follow personal hygiene and food safety and quality practices.
- Act professionally toward customers, vendors, and other plant visitors.
- Maintain reliable attendance, consistent punctuality, and a positive attitude.
- Process inventory at the end of every shift.
- Collect water- and oil-phase essence.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment used.
- Report hazards to a supervisor, manager, or Industry Safe.
- Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
