Group Leader Bulk - Shift 2nd (73711)

Ventura Coastal; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Coastal is seeking a group leader to support the shift supervisor in the production department. The role emphasizes training, safety, and ensuring adherence to food safety practices across staff on the Visalia line.

You will monitor CCPs under HACCP, document issues, and drive improvements in yield and packaging uptime while maintaining quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of citrus manufacturing experience.
• Two (2) years leadership experience.
• Any post high school formal education is a plus.
• Basic computer skills such as the ability to operate a touch screen.
• Possess a valid forklift license or the ability to obtain one.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production group on shift and support the supervisor.
• Ensure training and safety compliance for all department staff.
• Monitor CCPs and HACCP plan and document observations.
• Promote quality, yield optimization, and uptime on the packaging schedule.
• Assist with inventory control and equipment sanitation as required.
• Complete shift paperwork and document regulatory records.

Skills

Leadership

Citrus manufacturing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Forklift license

Touch screen/computer skills

Education

Post high school education is a plus

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Visalia Plant - Visalia, CA 93291, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $34.02 - $34.02 Hourly, Location: Visalia 12310 Avenue 368 | Visalia | CA | 93291

Hourly Rate: $34.02 (Overtime and weekends may be required)

Shift: 2nd Shift 2 pm - 10:30 pm | Shift Differential $0.40 hour

Job Summary

The group leader is the shift supervisor’s top assistant on each shift in providing leadership to the production department. The group leader ensures that all production department employees are properly trained and are working safely and that all employees are following all food safety and personal hygiene practices. The leader advises the shift supervisor of any no standard condition along with recommendations for corrective actions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately by following good documentation practices. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
• Train new employees in the safe, quality-oriented operation of production equipment and systems.
• Responsible to a specific CCP in the HACCP plan regarding:
• CCP #1 – Pasteurization of NFC & Pulp.
• CCP #2 – Juice Load Out or Packaging Screens.
• CCP #3 – Receipt of empty or full tanker, loading of tanker. This task is done by an operator, supervisors, Asst Plant Manager, Manager, Concentrate Operating or Sr. Production Clerk.
• CCP #4 – Packaging Integrity.
• Blend juice and ingredients according to specifications.
• Operate refrigeration equipment and CIP systems.
• Clean and sanitize tanks and equipment as needed.
• Properly fill out required regulatory documentation per HACCP, Customer Requirements, etc.
• Promote yield optimization minimizing product loss.
• Assist with inventory control and tank farm organization.
• Promote uptime optimization to ensure targets are met efficiently and safely on the Packaging schedule.
• Optimize uptime to meet tanker schedule targets safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all packaged goods contain proper labeling.
• Alert the production supervisor of any non-standard conditions and include solutions to fix the problem(s).
• Ensure that products are being produced in accordance with customer specifications.
• Complete shift paperwork and documentation as necessary.
• Promote safety in the department and ensure that production personnel adhere to all regulations including the wearing of all personal protective equipment.
• Relieve and assist operators as necessary.
• Fill tanker trucks for shipment. Load and unload tankers per Product Management instructions.
• Ensure that all production personnel follow all food safety and personal hygiene practices.
• Act professionally towards customers, vendors and guests who visit the plant.
• Maintain clean work areas.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality, and a conscientious attitude always.
• Assist in a variety of manual labor tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Five (5) years of citrus manufacturing experience.
• Two (2) years leadership experience.
• Any post high school formal education is a plus.
• Basic computer skills such as the ability to operate a touch screen.
• Possess a valid forklift license or the ability to obtain one.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a major plus.
• General oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of citrus manufacturing equipment.
• The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and schedules.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure is a must.
• 80% Walking, Climbing stairs and ladders in a plant environment.
• 20% normal office environment at a desk or working at a computer terminal.
• May be required to lift to 50lbs. on occasion.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.