Equipment Operator I-APEX Concentrate-Shift 2

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

6d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the Supervisor and is a Full-Time Regular, Non-Exempt role on Shift 2. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, they employ 1,600 individuals and have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots since 1915. They are one of North America's largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking, and also supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or one to three months in related field experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility, including maintaining a clean driving record.
Punctual, with an excellent attendance record.
Able to communicate effectively in English.
Pro-active mindset with the ability to apply common sense and good judgment under minimal supervision.
Able to work as a team and follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience Operating Forklift.

Responsibilities

Assist in all areas of the Natural Ingredients plant.
Coordinate daily production needs with supervisors and inventory managers in loading/unloading trailers and production work.
Assist in operating plant equipment.
Monitor material flow and instruments, including 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 and prepare ingredients for daily processing.
Complete changeovers, CIPs, cleaning, and sanitizing tools/equipment as directed.
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.