Crush Operator

Adams Group Inc. • Arbuckle, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Adams Group is a fifth-generation, family-owned specialty food company with over 110 years of history, focused on providing high-quality specialty grains, oils, and seeds. They are committed to quality, sustainability, and integrity, combining agricultural expertise with innovation. Adams Group offers more than just careers; they provide opportunities to be part of something meaningful, nourishing lives and communities. They emphasize caring for their people, building strong relationships, delivering for customers, and enriching communities. The company values quality, doing the right thing, building relationships, adapting to change, and leaving the world better than they found it.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to follow policies & procedures.
• Must be proficient in reading, speaking, and writing in English for the purpose of record keeping, safety and quality training processes & communicating business related information.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team & safety environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet & above).
• Good written & verbal communications skills.
• Strong problem solving & analytical skills.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shift.
• Overtime will be required both as part of the normal schedule & to provide coverage as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Some mechanical background including the ability to recognize signs of operational failure.

Responsibilities

• Operating equipment and technology tools throughout the facility which may include filters, grinders, mixers, etc.
• Collecting product samples & supervising tank levels, utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary.
• Manufacturing products to ensure that they meet specifications.
• Interacting regularly with peers & management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment.
• Maintain daily shift reports.
• Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
• Understanding and adhering to all safety policies & procedures.
• Maintaining a safe & clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED