Location: Savannah, GA
Pay: $24.00/hour
Shift: Swing Shift (12-hour rotating schedule)

At Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc., we don’t operate a typical production facility. We refine high-quality, food-grade vegetable oil used in premium chocolate and confectionery products worldwide. Our work environment is temperature-controlled in key areas, safety-driven, and focused on precision and consistency.

If you’re looking for more than “just a job” and want to build a long-term career with a stable, growing company, we invite you to join our team.

We value people who take initiative, pay attention to detail, and take pride in doing things the right way—every time.

We invest in our people and reward long-term commitment.

Our Benefits Include:

• Semi-Annual Performance-Based Bonuses

• 401(k) with 12.5% Company Contribution

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Day One Eligibility)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Remote Healthcare Access

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Boot Vouchers, Required PPE, and Uniforms Provided

• Dependent Coverage for Spouses and Children (Under Age 26)

The Processing Technician supports the safe and efficient processing, blending, packaging, and bulk loading of refined vegetable oils. This role operates advanced processing equipment and plays a critical role in maintaining food safety, quality standards, and operational reliability.

This position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. Overtime, weekend, holiday, and night work may be required based on business needs.

• Operate computerized processing systems, boilers, and wastewater equipment

• Sample, measure, and monitor product and tank temperatures

• Blend, transfer, and route oils using valves and piping systems

• Read and use tape measures and gauges accurately

• Inspect heat tracing, clear lines, and prepare systems for operation

• Assist with spill containment and cleanup when required
  
  

• Change industrial filters and maintain equipment

• Prepare equipment for startup, shutdown, and severe weather conditions

• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor mechanical repairs

• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment

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

• Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives

• Perform other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Six (6) months of related industrial or manufacturing experience preferred

• Equivalent education and experience will be considered

• Ability to read and follow safety procedures and operating instructions

• Strong attention to detail and quality standards

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Comfortable working at heights (up to 60 feet)

• Ability to read measurements and use basic tools

• Effective verbal and radio communication skills

• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and conversions

• Strong problem-solving and reasoning ability

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

This role requires the ability to:

• Stand, walk, climb ladders and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl

• Work at elevated heights (up to 60 feet)

• Lift and move up to 50 pounds

• Use hands for equipment operation and data entry

• Visually monitor gauges, screens, and indicators

• Hear and communicate via radio and phone

• Work occasionally in confined spaces (respiratory clearance required)

• Indoor and outdoor work environments

• Temperature-controlled areas and variable outdoor conditions

• Exposure to moving machinery, chemicals, steam, and electrical systems

• Loud industrial environment (hearing protection provided)

• Occasional wet, humid, or confined spaces

Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.