Filter Operator - 2nd Shift

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC • Wapato, WA

3d

About The Position

Position Summary: This position is responsible for the safe operation of the plate filters and membrane Ultra Filters.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Must be able to carry 25 pounds up and down 21 stairs.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours during a shift minus breaks and lunch.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid and/or cold conditions.
• Must be able to stand, bend, squat, crawl, kneel, reach above shoulders, climb ladders and crawl in tight and awkward workplaces for long periods of time.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one year experience as a filter operator preferred.
• Able to work any shift, overtime and any or all days of the week in accordance with plant needs.
• Knowledge and awareness of proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge and awareness of chemicals used for CIP and proper PPE while using them.
• Knowledge and awareness of filtration aids and dust produced by them.
• Properly do equipment checks daily and report any problems to maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Personally invested in the success of the business.
• Motivated, focused, and accountable for results.

Responsibilities

• Proper CIP of the tanks and filters, Ultra Filter, and Plate.
• Operates pumps to ensure seal water is on.
• Weighs and adds ingredients including Carbon DE.
• Splits heaters and cleans plates as needed.
• Complete understanding of pressures to ensure tubes are not broken.
• Ability to drive forklift.
• Knowledge of when and how to complete a batchdown.
• Knowledge of appropriate valve sequence to send juice to the evaporator to ensure tubes do not burst.
• Properly document and monitor the filter process immediately prior to during and following the process.
• Stock filter aids in the filter and staging area.
• Able to use and understand basic laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Able to effectively communicate the process variables applicable to the operated filter to Evaporator, QA, and the Shift Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED