Extractor Operator Job Description:

Tends equipment that heats and mixes solvent with ground leafy plant to separate products, such as chlorophyll: Weighs specified amount of ground plant matter, such as alfalfa, and dumps it into steam-jacketed tank. Starts pumps to transfer specified amount of solvent into tank. Starts agitator that mixes solvent with plant matter to dissolve usable constituents. Observes thermometer and opens valve to regulate admission of steam to jacket and to maintain tank heat at prescribed temperature. Connects siphon hose and starts vacuum pump to transfer liquid products to collecting barrel, or to other departments for further processing or storage. May record production data in log. Opens tank outlet to dump residue into waste container.