Food Production Operator & Cook

Dole Packaged Foods; Atwater (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dole Packaged Foods is seeking a hands-on Machine Operator in California to operate and monitor the puree line and related equipment, ensuring correct product flow and adherence to temperature and quality standards.

You will record data, maintain equipment, and work with a team in a fast-paced environment while meeting production targets and safety requirements. Forklift certification will be required and prior food-manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Communication skills (verbal and written). Must be able to communicate with supervisors, maintenance and electricians
• Must successfully complete lock out tag out and JSA training classes provided by training department
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in a teamwork environment
• Prior working experience in a Food Manufacturing setting required
• Previous Machine Operator experience preferred
• Previous Forklift experience a plus with high stacking experience preferred
• Must successfully complete forklift evaluation/certification prior to forklift operation of any kind for any reason to include forklift training

Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing product flow and temperature requirements for each item being processed
• Monitor and accurately record flow rates and temperatures of product
• Must maintain finishers and comitrol and all associated equipment having to do with the Puree Line
• Must be able to operate positive displacement pumps in conveying product flow as warranted
• Must be able to operate C.I.P. (clean in place) system and wash down finishers and associated equipment
• Monitor and troubleshoot all equipment and machinery
• Report all break downs to production Supervisor
• Maintain high quality production standards
• Under the direction of Department Manager/Supervisor will be required to drive forklift as needed to move pallets, product and bins
• Will need to complete mandatory Forklift Evaluation/Certification prior to forklift operation of any kind to include forklift training
• Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Must, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with co‑workers, supervisors, and management
• Follow company policies
• Follow safety procedures
• Other duties that are reasonable associated with above essential functions of the job
• Will work in Production (Bracket IX or X depending on employment status) according to seniority number, at that pay rate, when not scheduled in specialty job.

Skills

Communication

Lock out tag out

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Fast-paced

Food manufacturing

Forklift experience

Education

High Scholl Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Job description

Dole Packaged Foods is seeking a hands-on Machine Operator in California to operate and monitor the puree line and related equipment, ensuring correct product flow and adherence to temperature and quality standards.

You will record data, maintain equipment, and work with a team in a fast-paced environment while meeting production targets and safety requirements. Forklift certification will be required and prior food-manufacturing experience is preferred.