BIC Facility Operations Specialist - CA

Kids for the Future; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 3,388,000 - 3,868,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Health Benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO accrual

Career growth tracks

Job summary

Blentech Corporation is seeking a hands-on BIC Facility Operations Specialist to keep our Innovation Center pristine, assist engineers and clients during live cooking trials, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. This full-time, on-site role in Santa Rosa, CA requires mechanical aptitude, a passion for food processing equipment, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Growth paths include advanced fabrication or field service.

Qualifications

• Hands-On mechanical aptitude with experience in mechanical systems or kitchen/factory equipment.
• Strong emphasis on cleanliness and safety; knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Customer-centric mindset for interactions with visiting client teams.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods in damp, warm environments.
• Must live within commuting distance of Santa Rosa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Facility & Equipment Care: Maintain cleanliness and organization; sanitize industrial food machinery before/after trials.
• Live Trial Support: Set up, configure, and operate machinery; collect test data and move equipment.
• Shop & Department Support: Perform basic mechanical maintenance and support engineering projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in 5S/Kaizen events and assist with trade shows or marketing prep.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Cleanliness & safety

Customer focus

Physical stamina

Interpersonal communication

Job description

• Location 2899 Dowd Drive,Santa Rosa, CA, 95407,United States
• Base Pay $24.59 - $28.08 / Hour
• Job Category Applications - BIC
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Travel 15%
• Manage Others No

At Blentech, we are "Blending Simplicity with Technology." We build advanced, custom-engineered food processing machinery and software for major food brands worldwide. The Blentech Innovation Center (BIC) is our state-of-the-art facility where food companies test recipes, scale up production, and trial our commercial equipment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a energetic, hands‑on BIC Facility Operations Specialist to serve as the backbone of our Innovation Center. In this dynamic role, you will keep our world‑class testing facility pristine, assist mechanical engineers and clients during live cooking trials, and ensure our equipment operates safely and efficiently.

If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, love working with food production equipment, and take pride in maintaining an immaculate, safe facility, this role offers direct paths for growth into technical equipment testing or field service.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Facility & Equipment Care (50%): Maintain top-tier cleanliness and organization across the Innovation Center. Clean and sanitize industrial food machinery before and after customer trials. Manage facility waste, floor care, boiler/chiller zones, and lab coat laundering.
• Live Trial Support (30%): Assist with setting up, configuring, and operating food machinery during client test runs. Help collect test data, source ingredients, and move equipment/materials throughout the floor.
• Shop & Department Support (10%): Perform basic mechanical maintenance, collaborate with manufacturing, and support special engineering projects.
• Continuous Improvement (10%): Participate in 5S/Kaizen improvement events and assist with trade shows or marketing prep.

Requirements

• Hands‑On Mechanical Aptitude: Prior experience with mechanical systems, machinery maintenance, tool handling, or commercial kitchen/factory equipment.
• Obsession with Cleanliness & Safety: Deep understanding of sanitation, safety protocols, and food safety standards.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Comfortable interacting with visiting client teams and communicating professionally.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand/walk for extended periods, and work in active food processing environments (damp, warm, or brief freezer room visits down to -15°F).
• Location: Must live within commuting distance of Santa Rosa, CA.

Summary

• Wage Range: $24.59 - $28.08 per hour
• 100% Covered Health Benefits: We pay 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for our employees.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company match after 6 months of employment
• Time Off: PTO accrual
• Growth Opportunities: Clear, customized career tracks to help you transition into advanced fabrication or service roles
• Schedule: Full-Time, on-site in Santa Rosa, CA

A collaborative culture with customized career development tracks designed to help you grow with us.

We are not accepting international candidates and are not open to recruiters.

Blentech Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment relationships are at-will, and job descriptions are subject to change at management's discretion.