Packaging Operator

Wm Bolthouse Farms•Torrance, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Operator safely operates, monitors, and maintains beverage packaging equipment used in bottling and canning operations. The role supports efficient production while ensuring products meet quality standards and comply with food safety, quality, and safety requirements. The position is based in Torrance, California, reports to the Shift Supervisor, and has no travel requirements. It is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a stated pay range of $20.00–$23.00. The operator follows standard operating procedures and work instructions; operates and monitors packaging machinery; performs equipment start-up, shutdown, changeovers, and minor adjustments; conducts product and package quality checks; completes production and quality records; and supports troubleshooting and continuous improvement. The role also involves following GMP, HACCP, food safety, safety, PPE, and sanitation procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work area. This is a second-shift position, scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday with rotating days off. Weekends, overtime, holidays, and/or rotating shift and day-off schedules may be mandatory based on business and departmental needs. The work environment may include wet and humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and equipment, occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold temperatures of 34°F or below. The role requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds and standing and walking for extended periods.

Requirements

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Teamwork skills and ability to follow instructions.
Ability to use required tools to perform job duties.
Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Proactive mindset and ability to apply common sense and sound judgment under minimal supervision.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Manufacturing experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on a production line in a food or beverage company.
One year of experience in a production environment.
Beverage, food, bottling, or canning experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Operate, monitor, and maintain fillers, seamers, cappers, labelers, packers, case packers, palletizers, conveyors, and depalletizers.
Perform equipment start-up, operation, monitoring, and shutdown activities.
Conduct product and package changeovers and make minor equipment adjustments to maintain performance.
Perform quality checks, including checking fill levels, labels, coding, and package integrity.
Complete production and quality documentation.
Follow GMP, HACCP, food safety, safety, and PPE requirements.
Meet production, efficiency, and downtime goals.
Assist with troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
Maintain clean and organized work areas and perform sanitation according to established procedures.