Equipment Operator 2nd shift

Wm Bolthouse Farms•Bakersfield, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The APEX Beverage Equipment Operator assists in all areas of the Beverage Plant. The role coordinates daily production needs with supervisors and inventory managers, including loading and unloading trailers and supporting production work. The operator assists with operating plant equipment, monitors and records equipment values and parameters such as temperature and pressure, tracks materials needed for production, and unloads and prepares ingredients for processing. The operator completes changeovers, clean-in-place (CIP) tasks, preventive maintenance (PM), and cleaning and sanitizing of tools and equipment as directed. The position also involves identifying faults, troubleshooting equipment, performing minor mechanical repairs, maintaining activity logs, and ensuring equipment is used and maintained in accordance with company health and safety regulations. The operator trains new personnel on proper procedures and supports food safety, legality, and quality programs. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position in Bakersfield, California, reporting to a Supervisor. The schedule is second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; overtime and weekend work are mandatory when business requires. Travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven, reliable work history.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Proactive mindset and ability to use common sense and good judgment under minimal supervision.
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
Proven experience operating machinery.
Mechanical knowledge of automated machines and tools.
Ability to repair minor mechanical issues on machines and systems.
Experience conducting quality tests and analyzing data.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to work in freezer and cold, wet, or humid conditions.
Ability to work second shift, with mandatory overtime and weekends when business requires.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience as an Equipment Operator in a similar production environment.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production needs with supervisors and inventory managers.
Load and unload trailers and support production work.
Assist in operating Beverage Plant equipment.
Monitor and log equipment values and parameters, including temperature and pressure gauges, indicators, and meters.
Track the correct materials for production requirements.
Unload and prepare ingredients for daily processing.
Complete changeovers, CIP tasks, and preventive maintenance, and clean and sanitize tools and equipment as directed.
Identify faults and troubleshoot equipment as required.
Maintain equipment in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
Clean, lubricate, and perform regular safety checks on equipment.
Address issues that occur during the shift.
Maintain activity logs.
Train new personnel on proper operational procedures.
Support food safety, legality, and quality programs.
Perform minor mechanical repairs and other duties as assigned.