RTE Operator - Entry

Blue Diamond Growers•Turlock, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Turlock Plant is seeking an RTE Operator - Entry for swing shift. This role develops the skill and ability required to operate critical manufacturing equipment that meets quality compliance with national food safety regulations. Under direct supervision, the operator learns operational processes necessary to achieve production goals, targets, and opportunities for the entire production line. The operator will uphold the core Blue Diamond Manufacturing tenants: Quality, Service, Performance and People. They will learn, understand, and follow established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), policies and procedures, and safety procedures while performing all job duties. Adherence to all procedures and practices associated with Food Safety, Food Security and Food Quality is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3 years of production/ manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of machine operations and mechanical aptitude to keep machinery and equipment operating optimally and effectively.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must be able to work under limited supervision.
Receives guidelines from supervisor/lead operator but is expected to decide what actions to take when handling all but the most unusual task.
Must regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to efficiently operate equipment via Operator Interface Terminal.
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work schedules and performance graphs.
Must have basic math skills.
Work consists of a wide range of tasks requiring a high level of problem-solving skills that result in solutions from several alternatives.
Must be able to work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Blue Diamond Growers Operator experience.

Responsibilities

Learns and understands the multifaceted processes to safely operate plant equipment.
Participates in the setup, monitoring and operational adjustments to production equipment such as blanchers, slicers, dicers, and pasteurizers to ensure that quality and production score card targets are met.
Monitors all Key Process Measures (KPM’s) to deliver finished goods that meet all required quality attributes while meeting schedule targets as required by the production schedule.
Participates in daily pre-shift meetings.
Provides support to experienced operators and maintenance personnel in supporting preventative maintenance.
Collects, measures, graphs, and catalogs variances with waste, downtime and foreign material production and product information.
Performs various product sampling tests and enters data in computer.
Must understand Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP process and auditing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices.
Performs general housekeeping and various sanitation functions.