Processing Technician – Food-Grade Refinery Operations at Fuji Vegetable Oil – Savannah, Georgia

Location: Savannah, GA
Shift: Rotating 12-Hour Swing Schedule

At Fuji Vegetable Oil, we refine and blend over 100 varieties of high-quality, food-grade vegetable oils used in food products, cosmetics, candles, and other specialty applications. This is not a traditional assembly-line production role. Our Processing Technicians are part of a highly skilled refinery operation that requires attention to detail, initiative, and strong communication.

We are growing our Operations team and seeking individuals who want long-term stability and career growth in an industrial manufacturing environment.

If you have experience in manufacturing, refining, utilities, chemical processing, or similar industrial settings—and enjoy hands-on, technical work—this may be the right opportunity for you.

This role supports refinery operations, with a significant portion of time spent working outdoors while maintaining communication with internal Control Room operators.

We offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support long-term careers:

• Semi-Annual Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities

• 401(k) with 12.5% Company Contribution

• Multiple Medical Plan Options – Coverage Begins Day One

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Basic Life Insurance

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Remote Healthcare Access

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Boot Vouchers, Required PPE, and Company-Provided Uniforms

• Dependent Coverage for Legal Spouses and Children Under Age 26

The Processing Technician supports the safe and efficient receipt, handling, refining, blending, packaging, and bulk loading of vegetable oil products. This role operates and monitors food-grade processing equipment and utility systems in a refinery environment.

The position requires flexibility, as work includes rotating 12-hour shifts covering days, nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime based on operational needs.

Approximately 50% or more of the work is performed outdoors in a refinery setting.

• Operate and monitor computer-controlled processing equipment

• Communicate regularly with Control Room personnel to support refinery operations

• Sample, measure, and monitor tank levels, pressures, and temperatures

• Blend and transfer oils using valves and piping systems

• Read and use tape measures and gauges accurately

• Verify heat tracing, clear lines, and ensure proper routing of product

• Receive, store, and handle chemicals, ingredients, and supplies safely

• Perform startup, shutdown, freeze protection, and severe weather preparations

• Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor mechanical maintenance

• Respond to and clean oil spills when required

• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment

• Maintain clean, organized, and food-safe processing areas

• Support continuous improvement and additional operational needs as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Prior experience in manufacturing, refinery, industrial, chemical, or utilities environments strongly preferred

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

• Ability to read a tape measure accurately

• Comfortable working at heights (catwalks and platforms up to 60 feet)

• Ability to work primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds

• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts

• Strong initiative and attention to detail

• Ability to read and follow safety rules and operating procedures

• Comfortable completing logs and operational reports

• Clear verbal communication skills (radio and face-to-face)

• Basic math skills including fractions, percentages, and conversions

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Combination of indoor and outdoor refinery operations

• Exposure to weather, elevated platforms, and moving machinery

• Industrial noise (hearing protection provided)

• Possible exposure to chemicals, steam, and confined spaces

• Respiratory clearance required

Fuji Vegetable Oil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

This role is well-suited for individuals who:

• Want long-term career stability

• Take pride in precision and quality work

• Are safety-focused and dependable

• Enjoy technical, hands-on refinery operations

• Communicate effectively with team members

• Prefer skilled industrial work over general production

If you're seeking a stable, safety-driven, team-oriented refinery environment with long-term growth potential, we encourage you to apply.