Work Shift:
Swing
Pay Type:
Hourly
Hourly Rate (if applicable):
$30.30
Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):
N/A
JOB OVERVIEW:
Maintains product flow through a series of Graders utilizing a set of screens with round holes to achieve maximum sizing efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Maintains the flow of product through MPL/Inshell grading and cleaning systems, adjusting equipment and monitoring product flow rates.
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Performs daily setup of equipment, screen changes and frequent machine cleaning essential to the process.
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Operates and adjusts production equipment keeping constantly alert to operating functions ensuring that production standards are met.
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Cleans all necessary equipment on assigned lines.
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Communicates regularly with department personal on matters of quality and change over.
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Required to attend other machinery during break & Lunches. Assists primary operator with machine breakdowns (Inshell only).
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Controls the flow feeding the sorting belts when using manual sorting and ensures that bins stay full. Relieves sorter for breaks & Lunches (Inshell only).
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Sets up tripper in tunnel to appropriate silo and unjams blockages in silos when required. Inshell only. Communicates with Bin Tenders on flow rate and bin assignments.
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Performs operator maintenance and assists maintenance on repairs to equipment.
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Maintain and adhere to Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP process, Good Manufacturing procedures (GMPs) and safety practices.
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Clean out silos as needed.
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by supervisor.
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Works under general supervision and receives assignments from supervisor, lead operator, line operator B. Errors may cause problems for the department in terms of loss product, production delays, rework, and customer dissatisfaction.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum level of education required.
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High School Diploma or GED
Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience.
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N/A
Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g., Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.)
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Requires the ability to identify problems and assist in problem solving.
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Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations, maintenance instructions, and weekly schedule.
Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable)
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N/A
Other job requirements (e.g., certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.)
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Will be required to perform other tasks assigned by management and line operators.
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Overtime as necessary is a requirement to the performance of this position.
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Must be able to work weekends as needed.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.)
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1-year preferred experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to communicate with others and regularly climb stairs. On shift employee is constantly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking, and lifting less than 10 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position may require employee to work around loud energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials for extended periods of time. Exposure to adverse conditions can be, but are not limited to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, herbal aromas, airborne particles, grease, and chemical substances. Team member safety is very important to us and more information is available through Blue Diamond Health and Safety.
WHY BLUE DIAMOND?
In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE .
Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!
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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
What We Do
Blue Diamond Growers is on a global mission to share the benefits of almonds with the world.
Blue Diamond Growers is the world's largest almond processing and marketing company. We are the world’s leading almond brand, and we’re focused on building markets and creating new products to deliver the benefits of almonds to the world. Made up of more than 3,000 growers, we’re cooperatively owned by half of the state's almond growers who produce over 80 percent of the world almond supply.
The California almond crop is marketed to all 50 states and more than 90 foreign countries, making almonds California's largest food export, the sixth largest U.S. food export and the #1 specialty crop in America. We keep that market-leading position by remaining strategically ahead of the curve, with continual innovations in our award-winning processing plants and information technology systems that have grown by leaps and bounds to support global growth.
Our biggest point of differentiation, though, is our people. Through cooperation and teamwork, we, the Almond People as we’re affectionately known, deliver the best-tasting, highest-value almonds and almond products in the world.
This is an exciting time at Blue Diamond where every team member can showcase their talents and contribute in new and innovative ways to drive accomplishments. The opportunity is here for each of us to step up, take our futures in hand and find new ways to achieve at Blue Diamond. We’re building on our strengths, learning as we go, trusting one another and realizing unprecedented levels of success.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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