Distillation Operator

Cvista LLC; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cvista LLC is seeking a Production Distillation Operator to safely operate and monitor distillation and related processing equipment for citrus oils and other food-grade products at our Florida facility.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety, quality specifications, and GMP practices, with responsibilities including data analysis, material staging, and accurate documentation of production activities.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious and follows Food Safety policies and FSMS procedures.
• Experience with pumps, tanks, valves, piping, heat exchangers and vacuum systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits.
• Comfortable working around distillation and related processing equipment in a food manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Food Safety policies and procedures provided by FSMS as it pertains to the Production Operator position.
• Analyze data outcomes to make critical process decisions.
• Adhere to all cGMP and safety requirements.
• Assists Lead Operator in daily operations and regular cleaning of production area.
• Ensure correct material is staged for the distillation.
• Assist in still operation, i.e. charging equipment, transferring material, drumming material, issuing/reporting material from the distillation run, and accurately labeling containers.
• Compliance with GMP: Regular cleaning of production area and assist others as needed.
• Provide QC and lab with samples of product for quality testing, when requested.
• Dispense WIP materials to drums and containers of various sizes, label, and store appropriately.
• Updating and filing all necessary production documentation accurately and precisely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Pumps and valves

Distillation equipment

Food manufacturing

Job description

The Production Distillation Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining distillation and related processing equipment used in the production of citrus oils, citrus-derived ingredients, apple essences, and other food-grade products.

This position performs production activities in accordance with established operating procedures, production schedules, quality specifications, food safety requirements, and company safety policies. The Distillation Operator is responsible for monitoring process conditions, making appropriate operating adjustments, accurately documenting production activities, and ensuring that finished products meet established quality and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with pumps, tanks, valves, piping, heat exchangers, vacuum systems, and distillation equipment in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Food Safety policies and procedures provided by FSMS as it pertains to the Production Operator position.
• Analyze data outcomes to make critical process decisions.
• Adhere to all cGMP and safety requirements.
• Assists Lead Operator in daily operations and regular cleaning of production area.
• Ensure correct material is staged for the distillation.
• Assist in still operation, i.e. charging equipment, transferring material, drumming material, issuing/reporting material from the distillation run, and accurately labeling containers.
• Compliance with GMP: Regular cleaning of production area and assist others as needed.
• Provide QC and lab with samples of product for quality testing, when requested.
• Dispense WIP materials to drums and containers of various sizes, label, and store appropriately.
• Updating and filing all necessary production documentation accurately and precisely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.