Platform Operator - Food Service Fresh - Shift 1
About The Position
This position will report to the Supervisor and is a Full-Time Regular role. The Platform Operator will be responsible for controlling and monitoring entire plant product flow and product quality. The ideal candidate will ensure baggers and pack lines have been fed efficiently. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
- Ability to use the equipment and tools used to perform the job
- Ability to take direction from supervision
- Good mathematical skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a fast paced, high volume food production/manufacturing facility
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Experience in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word
Responsibilities
- Responsible for operating plant controls and monitoring equipment status to ensure the efficient operation of the entire plant
- Receive instructions from managers and executes plan
- Communicate with PDA’s via radio to make adjustments to production as needed to ensure product flow is appropriate
- Operates computer on the mezzanine while observing the flow and adjusting as necessary
- Maintain and log production records daily and signs off required documents
- Send accurate production reports at the end of every shift
- Perform field changes and communicate any quality issue to supervisor and manager
- Operate forklift to dump bin into hopper
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
