FL - 2nd Shift Evaporation Operator - 12s

VOLT•Eustis, FL

11d

About The Position

The Evaporation Operator operates and maintains evaporation equipment used in food manufacturing to efficiently concentrate liquid products while meeting food safety, quality, and production standards. The operator monitors equipment performance, documents production, performs routine maintenance, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. The position is based in Eustis, Florida. Training is scheduled for the first shift, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; the regular schedule is 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. The operator must be flexible with shift changes, overtime, weekends, and production demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of related manufacturing, food production, or process operation experience.
Ability to work independently and make decisions with limited supervision.
Working knowledge of food manufacturing processes and quality standards.
Understanding of GMPs, HACCP protocols, SOPs, and food safety requirements.
Experience operating industrial production equipment.
Ability to maintain accurate production and process documentation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, and other task-specific equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food, beverage, dairy, ingredient, or chemical manufacturing environments.
Experience using ERP, MES, MRP, or manufacturing execution systems.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience performing basic laboratory testing and documentation.
Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance experience.
Familiarity with FDA regulations and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Forklift certification or material handling experience.

Responsibilities

Operate evaporation equipment according to production specifications and operating procedures.
Set up, adjust, and monitor evaporation systems to maintain proper temperature, pressure, and flow rates.
Create and process small evaporation batches while ensuring product consistency.
Monitor production runs and record critical process data.
Maintain production logs, quality records, and equipment documentation.
Perform product quality checks to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Communicate product or process deviations to supervisors, Quality Control, or R&D teams.
Perform routine equipment cleaning, sanitization, and preventative maintenance.
Support compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, and food safety requirements.
Assist with inventory management of raw materials and finished products.
Complete basic laboratory procedures and accurately record results.
Clean and sterilize equipment, tools, materials, and processing areas.
Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Follow company safety policies and wear required PPE.