Decanter & Finisher Operator - 2nd Shift

Apple & Eve LLC; Wapato (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun-Rype Products (USA), Inc. in Wapato, WA is seeking a Decanter Operator for the 2nd/Swing Shift. This full-time position oversees the decanter, finisher, and pasteurizer processes to meet CCP guidelines and food safety standards.

The role requires operating equipment, performing CIP, monitoring startup parameters, and handling critical valve changes, with forklift operation and heavy lifting as part of daily duties.

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.
• Knowledge of lifting techniques; CIP chemicals and PPI safety considerations.
• Knowledge of augers, guards, and lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate decanter, finisher, and pasteurizer processes including delivery and waste removal.
• Monitor Mash cooler during startup for 20 minutes to detect issues.
• Perform CIP on pasteurizers 1&2 and a 1-hour flush to filter tanks and finishers.
• Change finisher bins and perform critical valve changes to direct product flow.
• Move pumice truck when full and ensure pumice pumps and augers are functioning; drive forklift.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Lifting techniques

CIP/PPI knowledge

Lock-out/Tag-out

Organization & attention to detail

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Sun-Rype Products (USA), Inc. in Wapato, WA is seeking a Decanter Operator for the 2nd/Swing Shift. This full-time position oversees the decanter, finisher, and pasteurizer processes to meet CCP guidelines and food safety standards.

The role requires operating equipment, performing CIP, monitoring startup parameters, and handling critical valve changes, with forklift operation and heavy lifting as part of daily duties.