Description

Location: Visalia 12310 Avenue 368 | Visalia | CA | 93291

Hourly Rate: $25.75 (Overtime and weekends may be required)

Shift: 3rd shift 10 pm - 6:30 am | Shift Differential $0.80 hour

JOB SUMMARY

The evaporator operator works under the general direction of the shift supervisor and group leader. The evaporator operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plants evaporators to produce safe quality juice. The evaporators remove water from single strength juice to convert the juice to concentrate. Concentrated orange juice is the company’s single largest selling product. The operator may work any shift and may cross train with other operators. In the absence of this person, another operator or group lead will perform these duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor or the supervisor in charge during their shift.

• Operate the Thermally Accelerated Short Term Evaporators as per instructions from the plant. Product processed through the TASTE is exempt from the HACCP plan because of the high temp but is important in producing safe juice.
• Ensures flow of product from extraction area to stage through the evaporator.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment as necessary.
• Process inventory log at the end of shift for lab and accounting.
• Collect water phase essences and oils pulled off essence system.
• Communicate with Blend/Evap Op to ensure production needs are met.
• Follows all safety rules and practices to include the wearing of all essential personal protective equipment.
• Help troubleshoot any issues that might arise.
• Properly record information in hourly and daily logs (evaporator daily log sheet and evaporation data record)
• Follows all personal hygiene and food safety & quality practices.
• Act professionally towards customers, vendors and other visitors to the plant.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality and a positive attitude at all times.
• Documentation of clean and sanitized equipment.
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor/Lead.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Basic computer skills, i.e., the ability to read and handle a touch screen.
• Must have a forklift license or the ability to obtain one.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• One year experience in a plant manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure a must.80% of the time may be spent walking, climbing stairs and ladders in the area immediately outside the physical plant in an open-air environment. 20% of the time may be spent operating a forklift in an outdoor environment.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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