Manufacturing Technician - Full Time Temporary

Bolthouse Farms•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

10h•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician contributes to Evolution Fresh’s success by ensuring that raw product processing, packaging, and case and pallet configurations meet established standards. The role operates and maintains downstream secondary equipment, supports scheduled production throughput, and helps meet team reliability and budget goals. The position handles and loads products and materials into packaging equipment; measures, weighs, counts, removes, marks, and labels products and materials; inspects packaging, containers, seals, and labels; and prepares product pallets for movement using wrapping machines, Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), and other equipment. The technician completes required documentation and monitors and records quality measures using analytical tools. The role maintains a safe, clean, and organized work area; follows safety procedures including PPE and Lock Out Tag Out; reinforces safety practices; and supports EHS, food safety, legality, and quality programs. Product quality is maintained through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, specifications, and quality procedures. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time temporary position in Rancho Cucamonga, California, working the second shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Weekends, overtime, and rotating shifts or days off may be mandatory based on business or department needs. The role may involve working in freezer and noisy, cold, wet, or humid conditions at 34°F or below.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience, or one to two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one year of experience in a production or distribution environment, including manual and automated packaging operations.
Ability to perform quality tests and accurately collect, record, and analyze operational and quality metrics using manual and automated systems.
Basic math skills.
Ability to understand and work in accordance with safety, quality, and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures.
Strong oral and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions and follow instructions.
Knowledge of mechanical or automated machines and tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and internet environments.
Mechanical aptitude to make minor machine adjustments and clear equipment jams.
Ability to perform quality tests using analytical tools and gather and record operational and quality metrics through manual or automated systems.
Ability to follow verbal directions and understand written policies, guidelines, specifications, and safety standards.
Ability to work with a diverse team and adapt to change in a team-based environment.
Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; grasp repetitively for extended periods; and stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to work in freezer and noisy, cold, wet, or humid conditions at 34°F or below, with occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and moving mechanical parts and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards, including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Experience with GFSI certification schemes such as BRC and/or SQF.
Troubleshooting skills and Lock Out Tag Out certification.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain downstream secondary equipment.
Measure, weigh, and count products and materials, and remove completed or defective items to specified areas.
Load products and materials into package-processing equipment.
Mark and label containers, container tags, and products.
Inspect packaging, containers, and materials to ensure appearance, seals, and labels meet established standards.
Ensure cases and pallets are configured safely and according to standards.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, including cleaning machinery and work areas, sweeping floors, and emptying trash.
Maintain scheduled production throughput to meet team reliability and budget goals.
Complete required documentation.
Use wrapping machines, Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), and other equipment to prepare product pallets for movement.
Follow established safety guidelines and procedures, including PPE and Lock Out Tag Out, and reinforce and coach others in safety practices.
Support food safety, legality, quality, and EHS/Safety programs.
Maintain product quality by following Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications, and quality procedures.
Monitor and document quality measures using analytical tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.