Material enters the fluid bed processor through an intake port on the top of the unit via an auger feeder and rotary valve. The heater, blower and ductwork route hot air upward through the enclosed circular screen on which the continuous airflow and vibration separate and fluidize individual particles, maximizing the surface area of the material. The vibratory motion of the processor also conveys the material along a defined pathway for uniform processing on a first-in/first-out basis.