Hands-On Mechanical Process Tech - Food-Grade Plant

Fuji Vegetable Oil Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 12.5% Company Contribution

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Boot Vouchers, PPE, and Uniforms

Dependent Coverage for Spouses and/ or

Children (Under Age 26)

Job summary

Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Process Technician in Savannah, GA to actively run and maintain our CBE processing line. You will walk the line, interact with pumps, filters, valves, troubleshoot in real time, and perform basic mechanical repairs to keep production moving safely and efficiently.

We value hands-on problem solving, attention to GMP standards, and a long-term commitment to a stable manufacturing career in food-grade oils.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 6+ months of industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge: ability to read measurements and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Walk the production line to monitor flow, equipment, and system performance.
• Troubleshoot process issues in real time (flow, pressure, temperature, blockages).
• Operate and maintain equipment including pumps, valves, and piping systems.
• Press and change industrial filters; perform basic mechanical work and minor repairs.
• Assist maintenance with equipment issues and communicate system needs.
• Operate computerized systems to support processing, but stay actively in the field.
• Sample, test, and monitor product quality (temps, specs, consistency).
• Blend, transfer, and route oils through process systems.
• Maintain GMP cleanliness standards; support washdowns and spill cleanup.
• Prepare equipment for startup/shutdown/changeovers; operate forklifts as needed.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Troubleshooting

Hands-on

Read measurements

Safety procedures

Basic math

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Process Technician in Savannah, GA to actively run and maintain our CBE processing line. You will walk the line, interact with pumps, filters, valves, troubleshoot in real time, and perform basic mechanical repairs to keep production moving safely and efficiently.

We value hands-on problem solving, attention to GMP standards, and a long-term commitment to a stable manufacturing career in food-grade oils.