Entry Operator

Blue Diamond Growers; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Career advancement opportunities

BDG benefits and team environment

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers in Salida, Colorado, is seeking an Entry Operator to perform cleaning, packaging, and basic equipment operation in a fast-paced almond processing facility. You will handle box assembly, GMPs, traceability transactions, and teamwork to meet production targets while maintaining safety and quality.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and ability to lift 50 pounds; overtime and flex hours may be required; prior food manufacturing or machine operation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Overtime may be needed; flex hours may be required.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors and equipment; conduct sanitation and preventive maintenance.
• Assemble/reassemble bulk containers and seal cartons.
• Move bulk materials with pallet jacks; operate portable equipment.
• Perform GMPs, check product quality and traceability data.
• Communicate with team to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
• Safely operate processing equipment to meet production targets while maintaining quality.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Overtime availability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Machine operation experience

Job description

Work Shift:

Swing

Pay Type:

Hourly

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

$24.15

Targeted 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.

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!

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.