Machine Operator 1

Bonduelle Group Americas; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonduelle Americas is seeking a Maintenance/Operator role in its Bistro production area to operate and maintain sealing machine equipment and support line efficiencies. The position focuses on reducing downtime, improving production, and ensuring product quality across shifts.

Candidates should be able to read and write English, learn quickly, and work collaboratively in a cold, wet plant environment while following safety and 5S protocols.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English; comprehension of basic math.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced plant environment.
• Eager to learn, and work as part of the team.
• Ability to deliver consistent quality results through urgency and initiative.
• Problem solving skills; attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections for quality.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on sealing machine equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting of equipment issues.
• Monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Manage and reduce waste by using scale system.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment; follow 5S methodology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Basic math

Team player

Initiative

Problem solving

Attention to detail

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