Food Production Machine Operator

Plant-based foods have the power to change lives — and cultures too. Challenging the norm is our vibe, and it’s the start of a larger movement. Kite Hill's chef-founders and employee-artisans are this movement. We craft 100% plant-based foods that deliver an eating experience that’s as close to dairy as it gets. Our innovative range of foods enables the team at Kite Hill to surprise and delight our consumers each and every day. We believe that by choosing to eat plant-based foods instead of dairy, we are making a positive choice for our bodies and the world around us. This game-changing food isn’t just better for you, it’s better for animals and the planet, too. Our commitment to innovation knows no bounds. With a portfolio that includes yogurt, cream cheese, dips, butter, sour cream, cheese, and filled pasta we’re elevating expectations of what plant-based food can be. Every day we’re coming up with new ideas and pushing dairy-free food to taste better than ever before. Because at Kite Hill we don’t play the game, we change it.

Our Core Values:

• We make Great Tasting Plant Based Foods
• Imagination Drives Innovation
• Do Good
• Do the Right Thing Even When No One is Watching
• We are Better Together
• We are Passionate and Enjoy the Journey
• Everyone is Included

Diversity and Inclusion at Kite Hill:

Kite Hill is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We passionately value diversity and inclusion on all levels and believe that everyone should bring their authentic self to work every day. We believe that the power of differences, active debate, listening, and a willingness to learn make us a more effective organization

Our growing business is looking for a skilled problem solver to join our team as a Food Production Machine operator with an emphais in pasteurization. The work environment is fast paced and engaging with many opportunities for teamwork, collaboration and personal growth.

Benefits available include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision insurance, and a matched 401k.

Full Time/ Salary dependent on experience

Job Description:

The Machine operator is responsible for running and maintaining pasteurizerizing and other related equipment within a nut milk production environment.

High responsibility: Responsible for quality, food safety and product specifications

* Closely monitor the production process and follow Standard Operating Procedures for batching and processing products.

* Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

* Monitor fats and proteins as they associate with processing milk products.

* Calculate recipes for standardization, inoculation.

* Prepare cultures and enzymes according to the various recipes and inoculate the milk

* Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties including simple equipment maintenance

* Maintain sanitation of equipment including CIP & hand cleaning

* Operate equipment at recommended speeds and communicate mechanical and operational issues as they arise.

* Operate and clean equipment with a sense of urgency to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.

* Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.

* Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.

* Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.

* Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.

* Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

* Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

* Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

* Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

* Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.

* Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year experience minimum working in a milk or juice manufacturing capacity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.85 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Food processing: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hayward, CA 94545: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person