Evaporator Operator

Meduri Farms Inc•Dallas, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Meduri Farms, Inc., a family-owned and operated company founded in 1984, is a premier supplier of specialty dried fruits to food manufacturers worldwide. Our operations are located in Dallas, Oregon. We are looking to add several Evaporator Operators to our team. This is a challenging and dynamic position within a positive team environment, offering a great benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to problem solve effectively within a continually evolving and demanding environment.
Demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes involved.
Basic understanding of equipment operations and minor troubleshooting ability.
Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively to maintain high levels of Safety, Quality and Efficiency.
Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and company guidelines to maintain regulatory compliance.
Ability to understand and calculate daily production needs.
Participates and communicates effectively and maintains a positive demeanor in group situations and with co-workers while under stressful situations and be able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use or learn to use tools, forklift, scissor, and boom style lifts safely to perform essential job duties when necessary.
Ability to have numerous different demands, be able to prioritize, multi-task and manage several different machines at the same time.
Must be able to work any day of the week, plus overtime with little to no notice and be able to work any shift Day, Swing or Grave.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP's, OSHA and safety programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot evaporator systems to ensure plant production schedules are obtained.
Control sugar usage while maintaining premium product quality.
Learn, execute, and operate multiple evaporator systems with a touch screen user interface and manual controls to concentrate a variety of products to specified density through evaporation techniques at an efficient level to fulfill plant demands.
Observe, regulate, and record frequent readings of equipment data such as temperatures, system pressures, brix/density, vacuum, etc., and adjust as necessary depending on the type of product to be produced.
Always follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and when performing Clean in Place (CIPs) and operating machinery while wearing a variety of provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Perform daily checks on the operation of all equipment such as checking motors, seal water, pumps, pipes, fittings, etc.
Troubleshoot all issues regarding the operation of evaporator systems.
Provide assistance to maintenance personnel when needed for machine repairs or troubleshooting.
Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices Policy (GMP's), Safety and Health Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are being followed.
Communicate with fellow team members, other shifts, production supervisors, infusion and production managers for production requirements and report any downtime and/or issues.
Assist in training new team members as requested.