DISTILLATION OPERATOR

Job Title: Distillation Operator

Department: Operations

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

Prepared By:   Greg Brown

Prepared Date:   August 25, 2026

$26- $28/hr

Summary: To be able to operate a forklift in a safe manner, to be able to read a batch ticket / instructions and distill a batch in a designated vessel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Distillation or reactor experience, both vacuum & atmospheric
• General distillation process physics understanding vacuum, open/closed systems, forward and reflux distillation, system parts and function
• Understanding basic separation, solvent recovery concepts
• Ability to correctly identify and pour raw materials in designated vessel utilizing scales
• Ability to set up and use pumps, filters, scales and other equipment as well as control heat/vacuum
• Ability to pack products into the correct containers and label as required
• Flavor / Food Industry experience a plus
• Ability to read and interpret Sage ERP system’s batch sheets, track batches in Sage ERP system, submit sample to Quality and print stock labels
• Able to perform basic math and convert units of measure
• Diligent in batch-record & log keeping with sufficient details
• Ability to operate all on-site forklifts
• Ability to read and produce batches when given disposition from Quality
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, SQF, HAACP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines
• Compliance with the systems/programs of Flavor Producer’s Quality, Safety and Food Safety programs
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing
• Experience in batching environment preferred
• General chemistry understanding a plus
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform routine work assignments, multi-tasking and following instructions with moderate supervision; ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to understand work procedures, methods and use required equipment
• Strong writing skills and able to communicate proficiently in English

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand 8+ hours per day; bend or twist at the neck and waist; repeatedly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach, power grasp (up to 3 hours per day), and/or pull with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.  The employee is frequently required to walk (3-6 hours per day); climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds (22.6 kgs.) without assistance and move up to 600-pound (272 kgs.) drums using appropriate equipment, e.g., pallet jack, drum dolly, and/or forklift.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

Daily Lifting and Carrying requirements of the Job:                                                                          

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to food-grade fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic (cleaning agents) chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Working in the warehouse may, on occasion, expose this individual to non-hazardous fumes, and noise from equipment such as forklifts and air compressors.

Working in the production rooms may expose this individual to noise from blenders, mixers, pumps, and forklifts.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.