Entry Operator

Blue Diamond Growers; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Career advancement

Health & wellness program

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers in Salida, California is seeking an Entry Operator to join a fast-paced food manufacturing team. You will perform general cleaning, manual tasks, and assist with box assembly while backing up with equipment operation as needed.

The role involves processing almonds to meet quality specs, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement alongside a collaborative team. Training and career growth are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willing to work overtime; occasional flexible hours.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors and equipment; sanitation and preventive maintenance.
• Assemble/reassemble bulk containers and seal cartons.
• Move bulk materials with pallet jack; follow GMPs and quality checks.
• Operate processing equipment safely to meet production targets.
• Collaborate with team and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Entry Operator page is loaded## Entry Operatorlocations: Salida, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 05594Work Shift:GravePay Type:HourlyHourly Rate (if applicable):$24.15Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):N/A**JOB OVERVIEW:**The Entry Operator performs general cleaning, manual tasks, box assembly, and, in a backup capacity, operates equipment such as size graders, cableveys, electronic sorting machines, carton erectors, auto-scales, palletizers, and bulk fillers in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This position also completes computerized transactions for product traceability and inventory management. Working as part of a team, you will help process and package raw almonds to their highest quality, in the safest possible manner.**RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Complete floor and equipment cleaning, housekeeping, sanitation, and preventative maintenance tasks to sustain operations.* Assemble/reassemble bulk containers. Strap, seal and tape cartons or other container components.* Move bulk materials using a hand or powered pallet jack.* Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), understand almond characteristics, and conduct quality checks to ensure products meets specifications.* Communicate effectively with team members to resolve issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.* Safely operate processing equipment according to established standards to achieve production targets while maintaining quality.* Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Manager, Supervisor, or Floor Lead.**WHAT YOU NEED***\\*Minimum qualifications** High school diploma or GED* Work overtime; occasionally flex hours* Ability to lift 50 pounds*\\*Preferred qualifications** Previous experience in food manufacturing* At least 1 year machine operating experience**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.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 .#### **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.**### Join our Talent CommunityIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.**About Blue Diamond**In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values:* To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers;* To communicate directly and honestly; and* To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment.More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word \"family\" is often used to describe our culture.Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1 billion.We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world.After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value.You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.