Equipment Operator II

THE ROLE: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

• This position will report to the: Supervisor

• Travel Requirement: None

• Location: Bakersfield, CA

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Shift: 1st

• Employment Category: Full Time

• Regular

• Pay Range: $21-23.00/Hr

INGENUITY GROWS GOOD.

Guided by its purpose

• Ingenuity Grows Good

• Bolthouse Farms is recognized as a leader in growing, manufacturing, and distributing high quality, nutrient dense branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and headquartered in Bakersfield, California's fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. and manufactures the No. 1 premium refrigerated branded beverage in U.S. retail. Bolthouse Farms is made up of farm and food fanatics who work every day to serve Our Land, Our People, and All People. Visit Bolthouse Farms or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to learn more.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Beverage Equipment Operator II will assist in all areas of the Beverage Plant. This Position will require coordinating daily production needs with supervisor; inventory management, unloading / loading trailers, including production work. Operator must be willing and able to assist in operating Beverage Plant equipment and assist in the training of Equipment Operators.

• Monitor material flow and instruments to include temperature and pressure gauges, indicators, and meters

• Set or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, and pressure

• Measure or weigh materials to be refined, mixed, transferred, stored, or otherwise processed

• Unload & prepare ingredients for daily processing

• Complete changeovers, CIP's, clean and sanitize tools/equipment as directed

• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must have two to five years' experience as an Equipment operator in a production plant

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Punctual, with an excellent attendance record

• Work with minimal or no supervision

• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and written

• Apply common sense, understand and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form

• Work as a team and follow instructions

• Must be able to cooperate with others

• Ability to operate a Blow Molder, Filler, Labeler, and Case Packer

• Must have a forklift license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five to seven years' experience as an Equipment Operator in a similar production environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to lift to 50 pounds

• Stand and walk for extended period

• Work in freezer and cold, wet or humid conditions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1st Shift (6am-2:30pm) Monday through Sunday with rotating days off, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory

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

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

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 Farms 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 an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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1st Shift (6:00AM - 2:30PM) when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory