Machine Operator 1

Bonduelle Americas; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonduelle Americas is a production-focused employer dedicated to plant-rich products for the U.S. market. This role operates and maintains the sealing machine equipment in the Bistro production room, directly influencing line efficiency and downtime reduction.

Join a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, cold production environment, with opportunities to learn and contribute to a growing portfolio of products distributed beyond the produce aisle.

Qualifications

• Inspect pre/post shifts for quality and safety.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and monitor operation.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and 5S practices.
• Communicate with associates to ensure product quality enters sealing equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor sealing line to ensure efficient operation.
• Conduct basic maintenance and troubleshooting on packaging equipment.
• Educate team on quality standards and process changes.
• Monitor waste and reduce product giveaway where possible.
• Maintain 5S standards and keep tools organized.
• Support safe, clean and compliant production area.

Skills

Basic maintenance

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Sealing machine

Job description

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US. Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet's resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:

This role is a key position within our Bistro production room and operates and maintains the sealing machine equipment. This pivotal role impacts line efficiencies by increasing production, reducing rework and minimizing downtime.

What you will Do:

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections for quality
• Perform basic preventative maintenance of the equipment when applicable
• Basic troubleshooting
• Observe production and monitors equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Manage and reduce waste (product giveaway) by use of scale system
• Communicate and educate other associates for the purpose of maintaining good product quality as it enters the sealing equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow and enforce the 5S Methodology including maintaining tools and equipment as defined by the 5S marking.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24-hour plant environment.
• Eager to learn, and work as part of the team
• Ability to deliver consistent quality results through a sense of urgency and taking initiative, while also demonstrating flexibility to meet business needs.
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and reliability.

Physical Work Environment:

Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to perform repetitive movements (i.e., loading bowls into tray carrier). The associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to move about within a fast paced environment in/outside facility, and traverse between maintenance shop & production floor.
• Ability to ascend/descend on stairs/ladder for repairs
• Ability to position self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to frequently move, push, or carry items up to 50lbs
• Exposed to a cold & wet environment of 34 degrees.
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Must be able to exchange accurate information through frequent communications within all levels of the organization
• Must be able to detect, identify, inspect, observe, and assess surroundings

About The Company

We aim to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. Since 1853, the family business has already crossed seven generations, with a drive that has stood the test of time: to create solutions to offer the consumer the best of what nature gives us. Offering high-quality plants from sustainable agriculture, harvested at the height of their maturity and very little processing: our promise is possible thanks to the work of close proximity and mutual trust with our 2,000 farmers partners, all over the world. Behind our three brands (Bonduelle, Cassegrain, Globus), 9,000 employees and a whole ecosystem of stakeholders are committed to contribute to a balanced diet, sustainable and affordable diet for as many people as possible.