Equipment Operator I- 1st Shift

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Supervisor
• Travel Requirement: None
• FLSA Status: Hourly - Non-Exempt.
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular

PLANTS. POWERING. PEOPLE.

For more than a century, Bolthouse Farms has been known as the innovation leader in growing and distributing carrots and high-quality, innovative branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and headquartered in Bakersfield in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. Guided by its purpose – Plants Powering People™ – the company recently introduced its new Bolthouse Farms Wunderoots™ line of fresh carrot innovations including carrot dogs, and also produces and sells super-premium juices, smoothies, café beverages, protein shakes, functional beverages and premium refrigerated dressings, all under the Bolthouse Farms® brand name. Visit Bolthouse Farms or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The APEX Equipment Operator I will assist in all areas of the Concentrate 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 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 otherwise processed
• Unload and prepare ingredients for daily processing
• Responsible for the completion of changeovers, CIP’s, cleaning and sanitizing tools/equipment as directed
• Will operate a variety of equipment to include: Centrifuge Separator, Evaporator, Ultra-Filtration System, Aseptic Filler, Clean in Place Equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Must be able to work as a team and follow instructions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on a production line in a food/beverage company
• One-year experience in a production environment

Physical Demands:

• Environmental exposure to wet and humid conditions
• Material exposure- moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• 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
• Exposure to extreme cold temperatures (34 degrees or below)

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

• During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that certain “non-essential worker” personnel may at times store consumer-facing materials (including, but not limited to, EADs, coupons, promotional materials, etc.) offsite from Company locations, such as at associates’ homes or in vehicles. All such consumer-facing materials must be maintained in a smoke-free and secure workplace environment.

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.

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