Operations Lead (2nd Shift)

Suja Life, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) match

Paid time off

Juice benefits

Job summary

Suja Life, Inc. is seeking an Operations Lead in Oceanside, CA to oversee essential functions such as quality control, production flow, and team coordination.

You will safely operate HPP, bottling, packaging, and pack-out equipment, while ensuring safety and quality standards across shifts. The role requires strong attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced dairy/juice production setting.

Qualifications

• Operates and maintains production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintains quality control and supports production flow.
• Adheres to safety, quality, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

English language

Tools

HPP units

Fillers

Jet Coder

Job description

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

• 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
• Thursday-Monday

2-Week Training Schedule: Monday–Friday, employees will start with this schedule and then transition to their regular assigned schedule.

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.

Abilities

• Ability to work well under time constraints and prioritize work to meet commitments/deadlines.
• Ability to work cross-functional with other departments.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high product quality.
• Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic production environment.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate, read, listen, and understand English.
• Bilingual is a plus.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Come thrive at Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Pay rate starts at $22.00 an hour
• 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!

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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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