Oil Refinery Process Operator - Onsite, Varied Shifts

Ventura Foods; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Profit Sharing & 401(k) matching

Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Ventura Foods is hiring a Process Operator in Opelousas, LA to run continuous vegetable oil refinery processes and related equipment. You will follow procedures, troubleshoot issues, perform maintenance, and ensure products meet quality guidelines while keeping a clean, safe work environment.

This on-site, hourly role requires the ability to work various shifts, adhere to SQF/GMP/FSMA standards, and maintain detailed process logs and batch records as part of a cohesive production team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in process operations.
• Processing experience in food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Good reading and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Start up and check equipment for preventative maintenance issues and operation.
• Maintain crystallizing, filling and packaging machinery to meet quality specs.
• Obtain process samples and adjust parameters to maintain product quality.
• Perform sanitation duties and keep records of batches and ingredients.

Skills

Reading & math

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Ventura Foods is hiring a Process Operator in Opelousas, LA to run continuous vegetable oil refinery processes and related equipment. You will follow procedures, troubleshoot issues, perform maintenance, and ensure products meet quality guidelines while keeping a clean, safe work environment.

This on-site, hourly role requires the ability to work various shifts, adhere to SQF/GMP/FSMA standards, and maintain detailed process logs and batch records as part of a cohesive production team.