Operations Lead (1st Shift)

Suja Life, LLC; Oceanside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Juice benefits

Job summary

Suja Life, LLC is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee quality control, production flow, and team coordination in a fast-paced beverage facility. You will operate HPP, bottling, labeling, and packaging equipment while enforcing safety and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on supervision of production processes, coordination of breaks, and collaboration with shipping and inventory teams. Comfort with physical tasks and cold environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain fillers, HPP units, labelers, case packers, bundlers, sleevers, palletizers, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on fillers at the start of each shift.
• Stand bottles on conveyors and operate the Jet Coder to date bottles and packaging.
• Coordinate breaks and lunches with bottling department staff.
• Deliver fiber and packaging materials to production lines.
• Assist with general labor tasks for bottling, HPP, packaging, and pack-out processes.
• Support shipping, receiving, inventory, and pack-out activities.
• Build pallets, lift/move/stack cases weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings, stretching, and shift handoffs.
• Ensure carriers are full to conserve water.
• Conduct monthly safety tailgate meetings.
• Accurately complete required HPP forms and documentation.

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $22 USD The salary range listed is the expected pay range for this position. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law.

Description

Position Summary

The Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing essential functions that keep their assigned department running efficiently, including quality control, production flow, and team coordination. This role requires safely, and effectively operating equipment related to HPP, bottling, packaging, and pack-out, while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.

Schedule

• 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM
• Friday-Tuesday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

Operate and maintain fillers, HPP units, labelers, case packers, bundlers, sleevers, palletizers, and related equipment.

Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on fillers at the start of each shift.

Stand bottles on conveyors and operate the Jet Coder to date bottles and packaging.

Coordinate breaks and lunches with bottling department staff.

Deliver fiber and packaging materials to production lines.

Assist with general labor tasks for bottling, HPP, packaging, and pack-out processes.

Support shipping, receiving, inventory, and pack-out activities.

Build pallets, lift/move/stack cases weighing up to 50 lbs.

Participate in pre-shift meetings, stretching, and shift handoffs.

Ensure carriers are full to conserve water.

Conduct monthly safety tailgate meetings.

Accurately complete required HPP forms and documentation.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.

Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Working and Environmental Conditions

Work performed in a wet, refrigerated manufacturing facility with temperatures below 40°F, with occasional tasks in dry warehouses (up to 85°F) or freezer environments (as low as -10°F).

Exposure to noisy environments exceeding 85 dBA.

Work areas may be tight; continuous PPE use (safety glasses, ear protection, steel-toed shoes) is required.

Must be able to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and safely.

May require forklift certification and operation, including maintenance and inspections.

Physical Demands

Stand and walk for entire shift.

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. continuously; push/pull up to 100 lbs. continuously.

Navigate manufacturing environments including bending, kneeling, reaching overhead, stooping, squatting, twisting, climbing ladders/stairs, and working at heights.

Regular use of hands for grasping and controlling objects.

Occasional desk work requiring computer use.

Exposure to moving machinery.

Must pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.

Why Join Suja?

We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package that supports your well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
• Paid Parental Leave - 12 Weeks at 100% Pay
• 401(k) match to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off: vacation, sick days & holidays
• Juice benefits: yes, we keep you fueled and refreshed!

Compensation

• Starting at $21.00-22.00 per hour base pay

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Suja Life is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations regarding pay.

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