Technician I, Operations

California Dairies, Inc.•Bakersfield, CA

6d•$23 - $26

About The Position

The Operations Technician I is a mechanically and technically competent team member primarily responsible for operating packaging equipment at California Dairies, Inc.’s dairy bottling facility. The role includes documenting and performing safety, quality, regulatory, maintenance, and sanitation activities, and supporting other plant activities as needed. The technician is expected to meet performance objectives, uphold food safety and quality requirements, help prevent waste, and contribute to continuous improvement and effective teamwork. The position operates in plant conditions that may range from air-cooled areas to temperatures above 100°F near dryers, as well as wet environments during cleaning-in-place operations. The employee may need to enter confined spaces for equipment inspections and may encounter chemicals, steam, fumes, hazardous gases, and other materials. Personal protective equipment is required. The role involves standing, walking, sitting, occasional lifting of at least 40 pounds, and other physical activities including pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing, reaching, and ongoing twisting or turning.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
English proficiency is required for written and spoken communication.
Must demonstrate good judgment when carrying out assigned duties.
Must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on an occasional basis.
Must use required personal protective equipment and proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

Operate accumulators, case packers, palletizers, and stretch wrappers according to regulatory, customer, and plant SOP requirements and plant performance objectives.
Support filler operators in their essential functions as part of ongoing training and development.
Clean and sanitize equipment and facility surfaces daily as part of the Master Sanitation Program.
Perform daily tasks for the Plant Safety, Plant Quality, CIL, Autonomous Maintenance, Equipment Center-Lining, Defect Identification, and Preventative Maintenance programs.
Complete documentation to meet regulatory requirements and plant SOPs.
Follow and support safety programs to help ensure the safety of employees, team members, and visitors.
Meet regulatory, customer, and plant quality requirements.
Identify defects and improvement opportunities throughout plant operations and lead necessary efforts to improve them.
Contribute to the team through job performance, respectful treatment of team members, and effective communication.
Understand and meet or exceed performance criteria and operating results for the assigned area.
Maintain assigned plant areas in inspection- and tour-ready condition.
Actively contribute during Daily Shift/Direction Setting Meetings.
Complete and document CILs, sanitation tasks, quality checks, preventative maintenance tasks, and required equipment maintenance.
Identify sources of waste and work toward zero waste.
Support and enforce SQF/QA, GMP, safety policies and procedures, and production needs; take responsibility for food safety and quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.