Grader Machine Operator

Blue Diamond Growers; Salida (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Blue Diamond Growers as a Grader Machine Operator in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will operate advanced machinery, conduct quality checks, and collaborate with your team to ensure top-quality almond processing. This role offers opportunities for training and career advancement while working with the world's largest almond manufacturer.

Benefits

Free training opportunities

Career advancement programs

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime and flex hours.

Responsibilities

• Safely run processing equipment to meet production targets.
• Conduct HACCP checks and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Communicate actively with team members for continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):

N/A

Work Shift:

Grave

Pay Type:

Hourly

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

$25.50

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):

N/A

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Grader Machine Operator operates equipment such as size graders, cableveys, and a wide range of advanced electronic sorting machines in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. Performs computerized transactions for product traceability and inventory management. Works to clean, size, and grade high quality raw almonds in the safest possible manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely and optimally run processing equipment according to established standards to meet production targets and quality requirements.
• Conduct HACCP checks with a thorough understanding of food safety concepts.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), understand almond characteristics, and conduct quality checks to ensure the production of high-quality goods.
• Actively communicate with fellow team members to solve problems and engage in continuous improvement.
• Understand Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to make critical processing decisions to achieve company and department goals.
• Complete floor and equipment cleaning, housekeeping, sanitation, and preventative maintenance tasks for sustained operations.
• Efficiently navigate within computer software applications to perform unit/batch transactions, record data, and monitor key process and production flows.
• Operate a forklift.

WHAT YOU NEED

*Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Work overtime; occasionally flex hours
• Able 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 .

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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.