Are you a skilled operator ready to take on a critical role in food and beverage manufacturing in Eustis, FL? Spherion Leesburg is partnering with a leading local manufacturer to find a skilled Evaporator/Dryer Operator to join their team. This is an opportunity to join a growth-minded company where you can advance your career in a clean, high-tech environment. If you're looking to elevate your experience in a place that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement, this role can help you get to a better place.
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In this essential role, you'll be responsible for operating and monitoring evaporator and spray dryer equipment to process food and beverage ingredients according to strict quality and safety standards. You'll need to maintain detailed operational logs, perform quality control checks (like Brix and solids content), and manage product flow from mixing to final packaging. Your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will be key to ensuring production runs efficiently, minimizing waste, and maintaining a top-tier product.
This position requires availability to work any shift (days or nights), including the ability to work Monday to Friday shifts (7 am to 7 pm or 7 pm to 7 am), any off shift, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Pay rate $22 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Will safely control various machines and equipment involved in production.
- Will support upstream processing as well as occasional projects/support to include processes monitoring and sampling, routine sample analysis.
- Ensures that production is running according to a daily and weekly plan.
- Operators are tasked with setting up, monitoring, and maintaining machines and equipment used in production lines.
- Regular sampling, labeling, and testing of products every 30-60 minutes are integral tasks, alongside maintaining the evaporator and adhering to stringent Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Working hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Skills:
- Experience with CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) systems
- Familiarity with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) or other HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems
- Prior experience in a food safety-regulated environment (e.g., GMP or HACCP)
- Basic understanding of preventative maintenance tasks
- Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance.
- Operators will be on their feet for extended periods of time in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment that may be dusty.
Education:
High School
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
- 1+year of experience operating high-volume evaporators, dryers, or similar processing equipment
- Ability to read and interpret control panels, gauges, and operational logs
- Great mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience performing quality control checks and maintaining accurate records
- Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
- Commitment to safe work practices and following all production procedures
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and overtime
- High School Diploma
- Must be able to pass background and drug screening requirements
For immediate consideration apply today with your resume or call/text our office at 352-728-8787.
Spherion Staffing
1710 Citrus Blvd.
Leesburg, FL 34748
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).