Juice Prep Lead: Yield, Quality & Ops (Forklift)

Sunsweet Growers Inc.; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunsweet Growers Inc. in Yuba City, CA, seeks a machinery-focused juice prep/production worker responsible for yield performance and product quality. The role involves adjusting equipment, monitoring batching, and coordinating with QA to ensure consistent standards.

Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts, lift heavy loads, and train staff. Forklift operation and compliance with safety practices are required for daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clearly.
• Must pass company approved exam.
• Must become certified forklift driver once hired.
• Must possess and demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and maneuver heavy drums occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Justifies and is held accountable for yield and operational procedures.
• Maintains quantity and quality of juice by adjusting machinery and juice product; interfaces with QA during batching.
• Discerns and resolves routine maintenance problems and performs light maintenance.
• Trains and instructs employees as necessary.
• Directs and monitors work assignments and performance of juice prep personnel.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly using common cleaning equipment.
• Responsible for all start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Assists QA personnel by gathering samples and recording results.
• May operate forklift on a limited basis.
• Completes records including daily forklift checklist and maintains fuel/oil/water supplies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Follow instructions

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Sunsweet Growers Inc. in Yuba City, CA, seeks a machinery-focused juice prep/production worker responsible for yield performance and product quality. The role involves adjusting equipment, monitoring batching, and coordinating with QA to ensure consistent standards.

Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts, lift heavy loads, and train staff. Forklift operation and compliance with safety practices are required for daily duties.