Production Associate

reddyice; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

reddyice in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to stack and palletize ice bags, ensure bags are tied properly, and monitor product quality within a cold environment.

You will follow safety rules, start/stop lines as needed, keep a clean workspace, and participate in lean improvement activities using VSM/Kaizen. A High School diploma or GED is required, and willingness to work 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to count and perform basic math.
• Capability to lift up to 45 lbs repeatedly.
• Willingness to work in a cold environment and 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Stack bags (5–40 lb) onto standard pallets neatly.
• Monitor bag quality and report deviations.
• Learn line start/stop and operate safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area per schedule.
• Adhere to ethics and safety standards.

Skills

Physical strength

Attention to detail

Basic math

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

This role accelerates business value by bagging and/or stacking ice on pallets.

Demonstrates our "True North" attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and has a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction. Leads, collaborates and demonstrates the lean principles and utilizes the lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for our customers, employees and shareholders. Actively utilizes lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to inform and assess business opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.

Pay $19.50 Per Hour

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Stack a variety of products, ranging from 5lb to 40lb bags onto standard pallets, must be done neat and square. Help monitor product quality including; bags not properly tied, foreign objects, yellow ice and any deviation from standards. Learn to start and stop the line when needed. Keep the area safe and report potential hazards to supervisor. Clean immediate work area and entire facility according to the Master Cleaning Schedule. Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management. Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and expect employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards. Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

CONTACTS

Internal: P&V Supervisor, other crew members and maintenance staff
External: None

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Must have High School diploma or GED with the ability to count numbers, use of basic math and complete simple paperwork.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift and stack up to 45lbs throughout 12-hour shift. Must be able to work in room with temperatures of 45 - 60 degrees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Actual compensation will determine based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

Location

Bakersfield City:
Bakersfield State:
California