Washout Operator - WA-Cut and Peel Shift 1
About The Position
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
Requirements
- Possess mechanical aptitude.
- Detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent; or six-to-one-year-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
- Must complete “Yard Goat” training and obtain certificate.
- Forklift Certificate
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one-year experience in a production facility
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Locate and shuttle full trailers of whole carrots to the flume line for unloading, open gates, and remove empty trailer.
- Operate hydraulic water pressure cranes to empty trailers of carrots into the flume elevator-conveyor system in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Obtain daily production paperwork and prepare for operations.
- Perform safety check inspection of the wash-out equipment to ensure that all safety devices are functioning properly.
- Locate full trailers of whole carrots, match trailer number to paperwork and shuttle full trailers to the flume line for unloading.
- Direct and position of raw carrots to the elevator-conveyer system as required.
- Position trailer to washout station, unhook power/brake lines from trailer and open trailer gates for unloading.
- Set-up control panel of hydraulic water pressure crane to empty crane to empty trailers of raw carrots into the flume elevator-conveyer system.
- Manually open trailer gates to flume with metal pole.
- Operates hydraulic water pressure crane to empty trailers of raw carrots into the flume elevator-conveyor system.
- When trailer is empty, rinse the trailer to remove dirt and debris and close the chute.
- Perform general housekeeping and clean-ups as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
