Equipment Operator III

Overview:

Person will oversee the Oil Recovery Operation assuring the best efficiency of recovery and understanding all the aspects that effect oil recovery to adjust and re-check parameters during production.

Heres what youll do:

• Will operate 3 Desludgers2 Polishers1 Pre-Polisher and 2 Finishers that comprise the oil recovery system.
• Required to 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.
• Required to 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.
• Verifies process is operating as per company procedures and assures compliance with Q.A. guidelines and Safety Policies.
• Adjusts desludgers and polishers per SOPs and expected results.
• Will make use of ball valves butterfly valves buttons and switches to operate equipment.
• Required to understand flow diagrams and to be familiar with PLC equipment.
• Trains new personnel on Work Instructions SOPs and CSOPs.
• Fills out paperwork pertaining to operation and sanitation.
• Handles 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.

FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The employee shall take all reasonable measures and precautions to ensure compliance with 21CFR 110.
• Disease Control: Any employee who by medical examination or supervisory observation is shown to have or appears to have an illness open lesion including boils sores or infected wounds or any other abnormal source of microbial contamination by which there is a reasonable possibility of food food-contact surfaces or food packaging materials becoming contaminated shall be excluded from any operations which may be expected to result in such contamination until the condition is corrected.
• Cleanliness: All employees working in direct contact with food food-contact surfaces and food-packaging materials shall conform to hygienic practices while on duty to the extent necessary to protect against contamination of food.
• 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

Qualifications :

Heres what youll bring to the table:

• Experience in a Food Production Facility and Associated GMPs desired. HACCP Trained and Certified. Citrus processing experience desired
• 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
• Some individuals may be required to have forklift certification. HACCP certification.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee may be frequently required to; stand walk use hands to handle or feel reach with hands and arms stoop speak hear taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. This position may require long hours including working weekends and nights.

Additional Information :

Wonderfuls dedication to you:

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

Why Choose Wonderful

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water POM Wonderful Wonderful Pistachios Wonderful Halos Wonderful Seedless Lemons Teleflora and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values please visit  or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about the companys corporate social responsibility impact visit . 

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time