Lead 1st shift

Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc • Bakersfield, CA

21h • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Beverage/Salad Lead will assist in all areas of the Beverage Plant. This Position will require coordinating daily production needs with supervisor; inventory management, unloading / loading trailers, including production work. Leads must be willing and able to assist in operating Beverage Plant equipment and assist in the training of Equipment Operators.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude with technical training and knowledge of all manufacturing equipment in the processing area (i.e. Blow Molder, Filler, Labeler, and Case Packer)
• Ability to operate multiple “variety” equipment
• Solid understanding of higher-level machinery (i.e. fillers, blending, pasteurizer)
• Punctual, with an excellent attendance record
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Work with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and written)
• Apply sound judgement, understand and carry out instructions to successfully complete specific goals furnished in written and oral form
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• High school diploma or GED; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years’ experience as an Equipment Operator in a similar production environment
• Prior experience leading a diverse operational team

Responsibilities

• Coaches and mentors machine operators to ensure their development and understanding of current and new technology
• Monitor and log equipment values and parameters to include temperature and pressure gauges, indicators, and meters.
• Track correct materials for all production requirements
• Unload and prepare ingredients for daily processing.
• Complete changeovers, CIP’s, PMs, clean and sanitize tools/equipment as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Identifying faults and troubleshooting equipment as required.
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing regular safety checks on equipment.
• Fix issues that might occur during the shift
• Maintain activity logs
• Trains new personnel on proper operational procedures
• Supports food safety, legality, and quality programs
• Set-up, operate, monitor, and control process equipment to convert raw materials into final product.
• Identify areas of waste and inefficiency within the production process and generate ideas to reduce and correct this timely.
• Maintain housekeeping, Quality, and food safety standards in order to ensure SQF compliance
• Experience with mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making adjustments to equipment, etc.)
• Subject matter expert in all production equipment
• Ability to perform repairs and critical PMs
• Collaborate with leadership on department needs for the day-to-day operations
• Ability to compile and interpret data and identify trends (KPI)
• Ability to describe and analyze equipment failures, quality concerns and scrap reduction
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees