Work Shift:
GravePay Type:
HourlyHourly Rate (if applicable):
$28.95Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):
N/AJOB OVERVIEW:
The Raw & Finished Goods Operator - Entry will be responsible for operating machinery, autonomous maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and sanitation. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) will be followed in all aspects of this position in addition to adhering to all procedures and practices associated with Food Safety, Food Security and Food Quality.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely operate plant equipment. Responsible for set up, monitoring and operational adjustments to production equipment to ensure that quality and production targets are met.
- Function daily as a fully participating Team Member in support of driving continuous improvement and operating results. Required to follow, maintain, and improve standard work practices across all equipment.
- Required to operate a forklift and /or transporter and must be BD Certified and Licensed to operate either equipment.
- Must understand Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP process and auditing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices.
- Required to perform general housekeeping and various sanitation functions.
- Actively participates on various committees, teams, and meetings to improve overall operations effectiveness.
- Required to perform other tasks as assigned by management.
WHAT YOU NEED
*Minimum qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Position requires knowledge of machine operations and mechanical aptitude to keep machinery and equipment operating optimally and effectively. Must have the ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
- Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work schedules and performance graphs, and have basic math skills.
- Previous experience operating machines is preferred.
- Must be able to work overtime as necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.
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!Ready to get started? Apply now!
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.Top Skills
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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