Evaporation Operator

Vibrant Ingredients•Eustis, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Evaporation Operator, you are responsible for operating and maintaining evaporator equipment in the food manufacturing process and for creating small evaporation batches . This role ensures the efficient and safe concentration of liquids through evaporation, playing a critical role in the production of high-quality food products. The operator will monitor the equipment, troubleshoot issues, and maintain adherence to all safety and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
At least one year of related experience required
Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, and make decisions with general guidance and supervision
Working knowledge, skills, and ability to understand, interpret and assess FDA, Food and Plant Safety, product, process and quality-related requirements and to ensure adherence to all HACCP protocols, GMPs and SOPs
Relevant knowledge of equipment, process and production capabilities
Ability to work overtime, off shift, and weekends as needed
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, and any additional requirements necessary for specific tasks such as cleaning and handling materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience using ERP/ MES / MRP / Shop Manufacturing Systems a plus
Implement Lean Six Sigma Methodology

Responsibilities

Operates production machinery in accordance with prints and specifications
Maintains production logs and records
Assist supervisor to ensure the department complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control (HACCP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Works safely and ensures the department complies with all safety rules
Operate Evaporation Equipment: Set up, adjust, and operate evaporation machines to remove moisture from food products.
Monitor the evaporation process to ensure consistency, temperature, and pressure levels are within specifications.
Continuously check the temperature, pressure, and flow of the materials during the evaporation process.
Record relevant production data such as temperature, pressure, concentration levels, and equipment performance.
Perform regular checks on product quality to ensure the evaporation process meets company and industry standards.
Report any deviations in the product or process to the quality control team or supervisor.
Perform routine maintenance on evaporation equipment, including cleaning and sanitization tasks.
Collaborate with maintenance personnel for major repairs and equipment overhauls.
Adhere to hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., HACCP, FDA, GMP).
Assist with inventory management of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely production.
Ensure that all materials used in the evaporation process are appropriately stored and handled.
Maintain accurate logs of equipment performance, production data, and any maintenance performed.
Generate reports for the production supervisor or manager as required.
Suggest and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
Participate in team meetings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and company policies.
Contacts supervisor, QC or R&D for guidance in the event of unplanned deviations; follows guidance and direction accordingly
Complete basic lab procedures ensuring accuracy and validity of results. Assist with general laboratory procedures including but not limited to preparation of solvents, buffers, resins, reagent solutions, media prep; measuring and dispensing of solid and liquid chemicals and raw materials
Cleaning and sterilization of equipment, instruments, materials and processing areas