Evaporator Operator - 3rd Shift

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC • Selah, WA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the safe operation of the evaporator.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Must be able to carry 25 pounds up and down 21 stairs.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours during a shift minus breaks and lunch.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid and/or cold conditions.
• Must be able to stand, bend, squat, crawl, kneel, reach above shoulders, climb ladders and crawl in tight and awkward workplaces for long periods of time.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to work any shift, overtime and any or all days of the week in accordance with plant needs.
• Knowledge and awareness of steam lines/hot set/condensate water to avoid burns.
• Knowledge and awareness of chemicals used for CIP and proper PPI while using them.
• Properly do equipment checks daily and report any problems to maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Personally invested in the success of the business.
• Motivated, focused and accountable for results.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year’s experience as an evaporator operator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Able to safely and accurately do CIP and start-up preparation.
• Able to fill cooling towers as required.
• Able to operate several control panels and understand the importance of pressures and temperature on product specs.
• Understand the columns and impacts on essence retention.
• Send juice to the cold room and have the correct pipes connected.
• Able to monitor the process both prior to and after the evaporation stage.
• Able to collect and record all required documentation.
• Able to effectively communicate the process variables applicable to the operated evaporator to Filter Operators, QA, and the Shift Supervisor.
• Documenting CCP #3- Checking the screen before and after each load of concentrate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees