Entry Operator

Blue Diamond Growers • Salida, CA

1d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Entry Operator performs general cleaning, manual tasks, box assembly, and, in a backup capacity, operates equipment such as size graders, cableveys, electronic sorting machines, carton erectors, auto-scales, palletizers, and bulk fillers in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This position also completes computerized transactions for product traceability and inventory management. Working as part of a team, you will help process and package raw almonds to their highest quality, in the safest possible manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Work overtime; occasionally flex hours
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food manufacturing
• At least 1 year machine operating experience

Responsibilities

• Complete floor and equipment cleaning, housekeeping, sanitation, and preventative maintenance tasks to sustain operations.
• Assemble/reassemble bulk containers.
• Strap, seal and tape cartons or other container components.
• Move bulk materials using a hand or powered pallet jack.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), understand almond characteristics, and conduct quality checks to ensure products meets specifications.
• Communicate effectively with team members to resolve issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safely operate processing equipment according to established standards to achieve production targets while maintaining quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Manager, Supervisor, or Floor Lead.

Benefits

• In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement.
• Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE .
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• We Are the Almond People!
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• Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
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• About Blue Diamond In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees