RTE Operator - Entry

Blue Diamond Growers•Turlock, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Turlock Plant is seeking an RTE Operator - Entry for the grave shift. Under direct supervision, the operator learns the processes and develops the skills needed to operate critical manufacturing equipment while meeting production goals and national food safety and quality requirements. The role follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), company policies and safety procedures, and practices related to food safety, food security, and food quality. It upholds Blue Diamond Manufacturing’s tenants of Quality, Service, Performance, and People. The operator learns plant equipment operations, supports setup and monitoring of production equipment, tracks key process measures, and performs product sampling and data entry. The role also includes supporting experienced operators and maintenance personnel, recording production variances, and performing housekeeping and sanitation tasks. Forklift certification is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of production or manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of machine operations and mechanical aptitude to keep machinery and equipment operating effectively.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work under limited supervision and exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling routine tasks.
Ability to efficiently operate equipment through an Operator Interface Terminal.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work schedules, and performance graphs.
Basic math skills.
Problem-solving ability to choose among alternatives to address a wide range of tasks.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Must become certified in forklift operation.

Nice To Haves

Blue Diamond Growers operator experience.

Responsibilities

Learn and understand the processes required to operate plant equipment safely.
Participate in setup, monitoring, and operational adjustments of equipment such as blanchers, slicers, dicers, and pasteurizers to meet quality and production targets.
Monitor Key Process Measures to ensure finished goods meet required quality attributes and production schedule targets.
Participate in daily pre-shift meetings.
Support experienced operators and maintenance personnel with preventative maintenance.
Collect, measure, graph, and catalog information about waste, downtime, foreign material, production, and product variances.
Perform product sampling tests and enter data into a computer.
Understand Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP processes and auditing, GMPs, and safety practices.
Perform general housekeeping and sanitation functions.
Follow food safety, food security, food quality, company policy, and safety procedures.