Technician I, Operations

California Dairies•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

The Operations Technician I must be mechanically and technically competent and is primarily responsible for operating packaging equipment. The role also includes performing and documenting safety, quality, regulatory, maintenance, and sanitation activities, and supporting other plant activities and duties as needed. Technicians operate accumulators, case packers, palletizers, and stretch wrappers in accordance with regulatory and customer requirements, plant SOPs, and plant performance objectives. They support filler operators as part of ongoing training and development; clean and sanitize equipment and facility areas; complete CIL, sanitation, quality, preventive maintenance, and other program tasks; and maintain accurate documentation. The position supports plant safety, quality, waste reduction, continuous improvement, and production needs, and helps maintain inspection-ready plant areas. The work may involve exposure to a range of temperatures, wet environments, confined spaces, chemicals, steam, fumes, and hazardous gases. Required personal protective equipment must be used. Physical duties include standing, walking, occasional lifting of at least 40 pounds, pushing or pulling, bending, kneeling or crawling, ongoing twisting, climbing, balancing, reaching, grasping, manipulating equipment and objects, and keyboarding for data entry.

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 accommodation where applicable.
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
Must use required personal protective equipment and proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

Operate accumulators, case packers, palletizers, and stretch wrappers in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, plant SOPs, and plant performance objectives.
Support filler operators in their essential functions as part of ongoing training and development.
Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facility areas as part of the Master Sanitation Program.
Perform tasks under 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.
Actively support and follow safety programs to protect employees, team members, and visitors.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and plant quality requirements.
Identify defects and opportunities for improvement and lead necessary improvement efforts.
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 area of responsibility.
Maintain areas of responsibility in inspection- and tour-ready condition.
Contribute during Daily Shift/Direction Setting Meetings.
Complete and document CILs, sanitation tasks, quality checks, and preventive maintenance, and perform required equipment maintenance.
Identify sources of waste and work toward zero waste.
Support and enforce SQF/QA, GMP, and safety policies and procedures, as well as production needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.