Join Fuji Vegetable OilAt Fuji Vegetable Oil, our people help keep a 24/7 food-grade manufacturing operation safe, reliable, and moving forward. We are looking for a hands-on Process Operator who brings mechanical curiosity, strong learning ability, and disciplined problem-solving to our CBE Processing team. This is a field-based technical operations role - not a control-room-only position. You will learn how specialty vegetable-oil products move through interconnected process equipment, perform field rounds, operate and monitor pumps/valves/filter systems, collect process information, support product quality, and respond to changing operating conditions. You do not need to arrive knowing Fuji's process; you do need to be comfortable learning a multi-step operation, working hands-on, receiving coaching, and demonstrating competency before working independently on qualified tasks.
What You'll Do:
Perform field rounds and monitor process flow, equipment condition, temperatures, pressures, levels, alarms, and other operating indicators; compare field conditions with HMI/process information.
Operate and monitor pumps, valves, tanks, piping, heat exchangers, filter presses, conveyors, and related CBE process equipment after required training and qualification.
Trace material flow through interconnected process systems and verify equipment/lineup before transfers, routing changes, startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
Recognize abnormal operating conditions; gather relevant information, complete approved operator-level checks, and communicate/escalate conditions that are outside training, procedure, or role authority.
Support troubleshooting of flow, pressure, temperature, vacuum, filtration, blockage, and equipment-performance conditions using a disciplined check-verify-communicate approach.
Perform hands-on filter press and process work, including approved filter breakdown/rebuild, cleaning, sanitation, washdowns, spill response, and other routine equipment tasks.
Collect samples and monitor product/process conditions; accurately record readings, checks, production information, and other required documentation.
Complete effective shift handoffs that communicate current process status, changes, alarms/issues, maintenance or quality needs, open work, and required follow-up.
Maintain GMP, food-safety, housekeeping, PPE, LOTO, confined-space, and other applicable safety/procedure expectations.
Complete assigned training, practical demonstrations, and task-level qualifications before independently performing designated work.
What You'll BringHigh School Diploma or GED.Mechanical aptitude and comfort with basic tools, measurements, gauges, and industrial equipment.
Ability to learn process flow and use information such as temperature, pressure, level, flow, alarms, and equipment condition to recognize when something is changing.
Strong safety/procedure discipline and judgment to stop, verify, and ask when a condition is outside your training.
Reliable shift attendance, clear communication, and accurate documentation habits.
Ability to work in an active industrial environment and meet essential physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred:
Industrial, mechanical, process, utilities, maintenance-support, or manufacturing experience.
Experience with pumps, valves, tanks, piping, filters, conveyors, HMIs, or similar process equipment.
Food-grade/GMP or continuous-process manufacturing exposure.
What Success Looks Like:
Learn the process and progressively qualify on assigned equipment/tasks.
Work safely, verify before acting, and communicate changing conditions early.
Stay engaged in the field and connect equipment/process behavior to what you see on the HMI.Troubleshoot within your trained scope and involve the right resources when needed.
Deliver accurate documentation, reliable shift handoffs, and strong teamwork.
Work Environment & ScheduleCBE operates around the clock. This role works a rotating 12-hour production schedule and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The job includes substantial standing/walking, stairs/ladders/elevated areas, indoor/outdoor work, heat, steam, oils, noise, cleaning/sanitation, PPE, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Growing With FujiFuji supports technical career development. Employees may progress from Processing Technician I through higher technician levels as they complete required training and qualifications, demonstrate additional technical capability, and meet established readiness standards.
Why FujiSemi-annual performance-based bonus opportunities.401(k) company contribution under the current Fuji plan and vesting terms.
Medical, dental, and vision eligibility beginning Day 1.Paid time off and paid holidays.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program and additional employee benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
