Hybrid Fermentation Operator at Florida Food Products, LLC (FFP)

About Company:

Florida Food Products, LLC. (FFP) has been offering a portfolio of healthy, naturally sourced plant-based food and beverage ingredient solutions for over 65 years. Based in the United States, FFP boasts extensive manufacturing capabilities, including extraction, fermentation, drying, and blending technologies, as well as facilities for producing vegetable juice concentrates, premium brewed tea, coffee, herbal products, flavors, and cold brew coffee extracts, along with natural caffeine and L-Theanine.

FFP is committed to providing innovative, clean-label solutions that deliver exceptional food protection, flavor, color, and texture for a wide range of applications, including processed and cured meats, beverages, plant-based alternatives, health and wellness products, culinary uses, and pet nutrition. FFP believes in enhancing the food and beverages we consume with effective ingredients sourced from nature.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Fermentation Operator to join our team in Eustis, FL. As a Fermentation Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our fermentation and filtration processes. You will work in a clean room environment and be responsible for media preparation, sampling, and sanitization. Your work will be critical to the success of our food processing and packaging lines, and you will be expected to operate production machinery with precision and care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in a clean room environment
• 2 to 3 years working in a manufacturing environment or certificate in a technical discipline
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with packaging lines
• Experience with automated production machinery
• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor fermentation and filtration processes
• Prepare media and samples for analysis
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Operate production machinery with precision and care
• Adhere to all safety and quality standards

Skills:

As a Fermentation Operator, you will use your expertise in fermentation, filtration, and clean room operations to ensure the efficient and effective operation of our production processes. You will also use your skills in media preparation, sampling, and sanitization to maintain a clean and organized work environment. Your ability to operate production machinery with precision and care will be critical to the success of our food processing and packaging lines. Additionally, your experience with SAP or other inventory management systems will be beneficial in this role. Overall, your skills will be essential to ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of our production processes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Repetitive lifting 50 to 60 pounds

· Climbing stairs and ladders

· Prolonged standing and walking

· Repetitive bending, twisting and kneeling

· Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect product

· Ability to work in high-temperature environments

· Ability to tolerate prolonged heat

Florida Food Products (FFP), headquartered in Lake Mary, FL, is one of the world's leading independent providers of natural ingredients. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, we deliver a diverse portfolio of clean label ingredients and innovative system solutions to the food and beverage industry. Our commitment to quality and performance is reflected in our American-made products, which enhance both taste and functionality. Backed by advanced manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in fermentation, patented cold brew extraction, custom flavor development, and a range of drying and blending technologies. Operating from four state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we ensure the accessibility of real, high-quality ingredients—helping our customers create better-for-you food and beverage for consumers.