Equipment Operator III

The Wonderful Company • Mission, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator III will oversee the Oil Recovery Operation, assuring the best efficiency of recovery and understanding all the aspects that affect oil recovery to adjust and re-check parameters during production. This role involves operating various pieces of equipment within the oil recovery system, understanding fruit composition and its impact on product recovery, and performing maintenance and sanitation tasks. The position also requires adherence to company procedures, QA guidelines, and safety policies, as well as training new personnel and handling hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Familiarity with PLC driven equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as company policies and MSDS.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Q.A., Production and Management Personnel.
• Ability to count and perform basic math operations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to analyze observable data and Q.C. tests results to determine adjustments needed to maximize oil recovery from the system
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, speak, hear, taste and smell.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Food Production Facility and Associated GMP’s desired.
• HACCP Trained and Certified.
• Citrus processing experience desired
• Some individuals may be required to have forklift certification.
• HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate 3 Desludgers, 2 Polishers, 1 Pre-Polisher and 2 Finishers that comprise the oil recovery system.
• Understand the composition of the Citrus Fruits and the different parameters and quality considerations that are important in our plant to recover products and by-products efficiently.
• Understand the function and efficient operation of desludgers, polishers, pre-polishers and finishers to be able to perform preventive maintenance and scheduled maintenance and sanitation on them.
• Verify process is operating as per company procedures and assure compliance with Q.A. guidelines and Safety Policies.
• Adjust desludgers and polishers per SOP’s and expected results.
• Make use of ball valves, butterfly valves, buttons and switches to operate equipment.
• Understand flow diagrams, and be familiar with PLC equipment.
• Train new personnel on Work Instructions, SOP’s and CSOP’s.
• Fill out paperwork pertaining to operation and sanitation.
• Handle hazardous material like Caustic Soda, Hypochlorite 12% concentration, Enviro Klor Plus-foaming Detergent, among others.
• Train and cross-train others in the operation of area equipment.
• Perform sanitation activities during and after production, using specialized cleaning agents.
• Follow company safety guidelines at all times.
• Take all reasonable measures and precautions to ensure compliance with 21CFR 110.
• Be aware of and comply with current good manufacturing practices regarding; proper food handling techniques, food-protection principles, the danger of poor personal hygiene and unsanitary practices.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k
• Continued training
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holiday time
• Wonderful Giving (allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed