Senior Oil Recovery Operator — PLC & GMP Expert

Wonderful Citrus; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Wonderful Giving

Job summary

Wonderful Citrus is seeking personnel to oversee the oil recovery operation in our Texas facility. You will operate desludgers, polishers, pre-polishers, and finishers, ensuring efficient recovery and adherence to GMP, HACCP, and QA guidelines.

The role requires understanding of PLC-driven equipment, proper maintenance, and training new staff on SOPs and CSOPs. Applicants should have food production experience, be able to perform required physical tasks (up to 100 lb), and work long hours

Qualifications

• Food production facility experience and GMPs preferred.
• HACCP training/certification desired.
• Familiarity with PLC-driven equipment.
• Ability to read policies and MSDS; communicate with QA/Production/Management.
• Ability to count, perform basic math; follow written/oral instructions.
• Forklift certification and HACCP certification may be required.
• Physical stamina for long shifts; lift up to 100 lb; weekend/night work possible.

Responsibilities

• Oversee oil recovery operation for efficiency and parameter checks.
• Operate desludgers, polishers, pre-polisher, and finishers.
• Understand citrus processing parameters and quality considerations.
• Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance; sanitation per SOPs.
• Adjust equipment per SOPs; monitor valves, switches, and PLCs.
• Train new personnel on SOPs and work instructions.
• Maintain sanitation paperwork and comply with QA/Safety policies.

Skills

PLC Familiarity

GMP Knowledge

HACCP Certified

Forklift Certified

MSDS Reading

QA/Production Communication

Tools

PLC Equipment

Job description

Wonderful Citrus is seeking personnel to oversee the oil recovery operation in our Texas facility. You will operate desludgers, polishers, pre-polishers, and finishers, ensuring efficient recovery and adherence to GMP, HACCP, and QA guidelines.

The role requires understanding of PLC-driven equipment, proper maintenance, and training new staff on SOPs and CSOPs. Applicants should have food production experience, be able to perform required physical tasks (up to 100 lb), and work long hours