Equipment Operator I-APEX Concentrate-Shift 2

Bolthouse Fresh Foods•Bakersfield, CA

11d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Equipment Operator I assists in all areas of the Natural Ingredients plant. The role coordinates daily production needs with supervisors and inventory managers, including loading and unloading trailers and supporting production work. The operator monitors material flow and instruments such as temperature and pressure gauges, indicators, and meters; adjusts machine controls; measures or weighs materials for processing; unloads and prepares ingredients; and completes changeovers, clean-in-place procedures, cleaning, and sanitizing as directed. The role operates a variety of plant equipment and performs production-area cleanup and other assigned duties. The operator may also support onboarding of other Natural Ingredients employees. This is a full-time regular, non-exempt position reporting to a Supervisor. The schedule is second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays or Sundays. Hours may change, and overtime and holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. The listed pay range is $20.00 to $22.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and eligibility under company driving standards, including a clean driving record verified through a background check.
Punctuality and an excellent attendance record.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Proactive mindset and ability to apply common sense and good judgment under minimal supervision.
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
Six months to one year of experience in a food production or manufacturing facility.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Experience working on a production line in a food or beverage company.
Experience operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production needs with supervisors and inventory managers, including loading and 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 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, clean-in-place procedures, cleaning, and sanitizing of tools and equipment as directed.
Operate equipment including TA, Filler Room equipment, clean-in-place equipment, evaporators, Koch, and Mondo.
Perform other duties as assigned and trained by trained personnel, a supervisor, or a manager.
Clean the production plant and other work areas.
Assist with onboarding other Natural Ingredients employees as needed.