California Natural Products

Evaporator Dryer Operator | 1st Shift

California Natural Products  •  $36k - $44k/yr  •  Lathrop, CA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Now Hiring: Evaporator Dryer Operator | 3rd Shift
Shift/Schedule: 6:00AM - 6:30PM AWS
Pay: $18.00 - $22.50

Why join our team?

  • Need cash before payday? We’ve got you covered with on demand pay
  • Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)
  • Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO & holidays
  • Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
  • Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

  • Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!
  • Referral bonus program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
  • Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
  • Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

The Evaporator Dryer Operator supports production operations in the Ingredient Department. Reporting to the IBU Supervisor of Ingredients, this role is responsible for operating and monitoring processing equipment while ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance with GMP, SOP, and regulatory standards. The operator also supports equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and sanitation activities to maintain efficient production operations.


What You’ll Do

  • Operate and monitor evaporator dryer systems and related processing equipment.
  • Track and record critical process parameters and take corrective action when needed.
  • Prepare product batches to specification and perform quality checks including Brix, pH, and temperature testing.
  • Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety, and company quality standards.
  • Perform CIP/COP sanitation procedures on tanks, silos, and product lines.
  • Support preventive maintenance, work orders, and minor equipment repairs.
  • Communicate production, quality, safety, and equipment issues with team members and incoming shifts.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and stocked work areas.
  • Assist mechanics with major repairs and support other production areas as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with all plant safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

What You’ll Need

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.
  • Ability to operate manufacturing and processing equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety standards.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across shifts and teams.
California Natural Products

About California Natural Products

CNP is committed to offering the highest quality products and service on time and at a competitive cost. We have a proven track record as innovators in the nutritional, natural and organic food industries. Let us share our 35+ years of experience and knowledge to create the best tasting, nourishing and convenient food and beverage products for your customers.

CNP has always been at the leading edge of developmental trends in foods and food ingredients. CNP invented and patented the natural processes for rice syrup, rice syrup solids, and rice milk in the 80's. CNP pioneered the packaging of natural and organic aseptic beverages in the 90's. CNP has been a proponent of and leader in the nutritional, natural and organic food movements since their founding.

CNP owns and operates a state-of-the-art aseptic processing and packaging facility in Lathrop, CA. However, our business does not stop within the walls of our facility. We always strives to deliver the highest customer satisfaction ratings in our industry. Some of the ways we are doing this is by bringing innovative solutions to the marketplace. Since our inception more than 30 years ago, CNP has developed many new products that have been introduced to the marketplace. We continually reinvest in our facility, our people and our systems to give our customers the competitive edge they need to be leaders and increase business profitability. We are a client-focused organization and informed business partner with our clients.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Lathrop, California
Year Founded
1980
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