2nd Shift Decanter & Finisher Operator | Food Processing

Lassonde-1; Wapato (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun-Rype Products (USA), Inc. in Wapato, WA is seeking a Decanter Operator for the 2nd/swing shift. The role ensures safe operation of decanters, finishers, heat exchangers, and pasteurizers with strict SQF guidelines.

Starting pay is $20–$20.50 per hour. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED and one year of decanter operator experience, with ability to lift 50 lbs and work 8 hours in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one year experience as a decanter operator preferred.
• Able to work any shift, overtime and any or all days of the week in accordance with plant needs.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Proper operation of the decanter, finisher, and pasteurizer processes both on the delivery side of this equipment as well as the waste removal process.
• Watch the Mash cooler for 20 minutes of the start-up to ensure no issues.
• Conduct proper CIP on pasteurizers 1&2 and 1 hour flush to filter tanks as well as to finishers.
• Change finisher bins.
• Perform critical valve changes to send product to correct vessels.
• Move pumice truck when full and ensure pumice pumps and augers are working.
• Ability to drive forklift.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Sun-Rype Products (USA), Inc. in Wapato, WA is seeking a Decanter Operator for the 2nd/swing shift. The role ensures safe operation of decanters, finishers, heat exchangers, and pasteurizers with strict SQF guidelines.

Starting pay is $20–$20.50 per hour. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED and one year of decanter operator experience, with ability to lift 50 lbs and work 8 hours in varied conditions.