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- This position will report to the: Shift Supervisor
- Travel Requirement: None
- FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
- Shift: 2nd Shift
- Employment Category: Full-Time
STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.
Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,300 employees.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The Concentrate/Fiber Equipment Operator I will assist in all areas of the Concentrate plant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating daily production needs with the supervisors and inventory managers in loading/unloading trailers and production work. The Equipment Operator must be willing and able to assist in operating the plant equipment.
- Responsible for monitoring material flow and instruments to include temperature and pressure gauges, indicators, and meters
- Setting or adjusting machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, and pressure
- Measure or weighing materials to be refined, mixed, transferred, stored, or otherwise processed
- Unload and prepare ingredients for daily processing
- Responsible for the completion of changeovers, CIP’s, cleaning and sanitizing tools/equipment as directed
- Will operate a variety of equipment to include: Centrifuge Separator, Evaporator, Ultra-Filtration System, Aseptic Filler, Clean in Place Equipment
- Basic repairs, replace and rebuild filler valve, EVap 1, reassembling
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Forklift certification
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Must be punctual, with an excellent attendance record
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English
- Pro-active mindset with the ability to apply common sense and good judgment under minimal supervision
- Must be able to work as a team and follow instructions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on a production line in a food/beverage company
- One-year experience in a production environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Environmental exposure to wet and humid conditions
- Material exposure- moving mechanical parts
- Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
- Must be able to lift/push-pull/carry up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time
- Exposure to extreme cold temperatures (34 degrees or below)
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: bolthousefreshtalentacquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
2nd Shift (2:00PM - 10:30PM); overtime and holidays may be mandatory based on business needs.
