Job Details
Job Location
Adams Vegetable Oils inc Arbuckle Mill location – Arbuckle, CA
Salary Range
$25.00 – $30.00 Hourly
Job Category
Manufacturing
Description
The Refinery Operator is a member of the Operations Team reporting directly to the Superintendent of Operations and Operations Supervisors/Shift Leaders. The Refinery Operator is accountable and responsible for the refinery of oils meeting established quality and customer specifications.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Refines, bleaches and deodorizes crude vegetable oils into refined oils for human consumption
Processes samples utilizing lab equipment to obtain and record values of oil in process
Monitors and adjusts operations using Lab test results and computerized controlled systems to meet quality and production requirements
Distributes crude and finished oil in and out of oil tanks as process and situation dictates
Learn processing controls using a computerized system
Complete all personal required safety trainings
Operate forklift as needed after proper training/certification
Read and follow Standard Operating Procedures and forms
Ensure a clean and safe work environment adhering to food safety guidelines
Learn and maintain proper use of personal protection equipment (P.P.E.)
Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Superintendent of Operations and the Plant Manager
Ensure all tasks are completed safely as assigned to the shift
Participate in all audits, ensuring all areas are audit-ready at all times
Follow all safety rules and requirements, attending safety meetings, and tailgates
Other duties as directed or required.
Qualifications
Must be, or become forklift operator certified
3-5 years of processing equipment operations experience
Intermediate level in general computer applications use
Must be able to read/write english
Position Requirements:
Have the ability to climb stairs and ladders
Able to work in all weather conditions
Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during the week, weekends and/or holidays as directed by management
Must be able to clearly communicate to co-workers and management
Must be flexible to work rotating shifts