Equipment Operator I-APEX Concentrate-Shift 3
2 days ago
Bakersfield
Job Description THE ROLE: • This position will report to the: Supervisor, • Travel requirements: N/A, • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, • Shift: 3, • Employment Category: Full-Time Regular, • Pay Range: $20.00 to $22.00 STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. . Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees. WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE The Equipment Operator I will assist in all areas of the Natural Ingredients plant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating daily production needs with the supervisors and inventory managers in loading/unloading trailers and production work. The Equipment Operator I must be willing and able to assist in operating the plant equipment. • Responsible for monitoring material flow and instruments to include temperature and pressure gauges, indicators, and meters, • Setting or adjusting machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, and pressure, • Measure or weighing materials to be refined, mixed, transferred, stored, or other wise processed, • Unload and prepare ingredients for daily processing, • Responsible for the completion of change overs, CIP’s, cleaning and sanitizing tools/equipment as directed, • Will operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to: TA, Filler Room, Clean in Place Equipment (CIPs), Evaporators, Koch and Mondo, • Perform other duties as assigned and trained by trained personnel, supervisor or manager, • Perform clean up duties of the production plant and other work areas, • Assist and support with the onboarding of other employees as needed at Natural Ingredients WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED or one to three months in related field experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, • Must be punctual, with an excellent attendance record, • Must be able to communicate effectively in English, • Pro-active mindset with the ability to apply common sense and good judgment under minimal supervision, • Six months to one-year related experience and/or training, • Six months to one-year experience in a food production or manufacturing facility, • Bilingual (English/Spanish), • Experience working on a production line in a food/beverage company, • Environmental exposure to wet and humid conditions, • Material exposure- moving mechanical parts, • Occasional exposure to environmental factors such as fumes, airborne particles and vibrations., • Must be able to lift/push-pull/carry up to 50 lbs., • Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time, • Ability to ascend and descend ramps, steps, ladders, stairs using three-point contact, • Environmental exposure - hot/humid conditions (95 °ree;Fahrenheit or above)., • Exposure to extreme cold temperatures (34 °ree;Fahrenheit or below), • Stand for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist, • Capable of repeating repetitive motions HOURS & WORKDAYS: • 3rd Shift 10:00pm – 6:30am; Monday-Friday; Occasionally Saturdays/Sundays; Hours subject to change; Overtime and holidays may be mandatory based on business needs WHAT WE OFFER Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families. • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Group Life and AD&D, • Voluntary Life and AD&D, • Group Short-Term Disability, • Group Long-Term Disability, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Employee Assistance Program, • 401k, • Paid Time Off EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY "Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be 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 status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential." REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: for additional support or guidance. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 3rd Shift 10:00pm – 6:30am; Monday-Friday; Occasionally Saturdays/Sundays; Hours subject to change; Overtime and holidays may be mandatory based on business needs