Technician I, Supply

California Dairies Inc•Bakersfield, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Supply Technicians I are responsible for transporting packaging and ingredient supplies to various work centers and also replenishing packaging supplies with the ability to manage multiple tasks through the day. Supply Technicians I is responsible to perform and document safety, quality, regulatory, maintenance, and sanitation activities.

Requirements

Basic computational skills required.
Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
English is required as the written and spoken language.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Possess a current stand-up forklift operator’s license or the ability to acquire and maintain required certification.
Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties.
Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

Nice To Haves

Possess a current sit-down forklift operator’s license or ability to acquire and maintain certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift and handheld scanner to supply and replenish various workstations with packaging and ingredients materials throughout the plant in a manner that complies with all regulatory requirements, plant SOPs, and plant performance objectives.
Perform inventory counts and update inventories and locations as required per SOPs.
Support Supply Technicians II and Supply Technicians III in their essential functions as part of on-going training and development.
Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, walls, floors, doors, ceilings, etc. as part of a Master Sanitation Program.
Perform daily tasks as part of Plant Safety Program, Plant Quality Program, CIL Program (clean, inspect, lube), Autonomous Maintenance Program, Equipment Center-Lining Program, Defect Identification, and Preventative Maintenance Programs.
Properly complete all documentation to meet all regulatory requirements and plant SOPs.
Ensure yours, your team members’, and all visitors’ safety by actively supporting and following all safety programs as part of a “Zero Accident” commitment.
Ensure full compliance to all regulatory, customer and plant quality requirements as part of a “Perfect Quality” commitment.
Constantly look for defects and opportunities for improvement throughout all parts of the plant operation and personally lead necessary efforts to “Make it Better”.
Bring value to the Team and strengthen the Team through your job performance, treatment of your team members, and effective communication.
Understand all performance criteria and operating results associated with your area of responsibility and constantly meet or exceed these requirements.
Maintain plant areas of responsibility to ensure an inspection and tour ready facility at all times.
Actively contribute during Daily Shift/Direction Setting Meetings.
Complete and document CILs (Clean, Inspect, Lube), master sanitation tasks, quality checks, PMs (preventative maintenance tasks), and perform required maintenance on your equipment.
Understand sources of waste and actively strive for “Zero Waste”.
Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.