Production Laborer

Blue Diamond Growers; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers in the United States is seeking a Production Laborer to assist in almond processing, packaging, and quality control in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role involves manual tasks, equipment prep, and working under GMPs and safety procedures. You should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, be team-oriented, and available for overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build new and used Triwalls.
• Manually sort almonds to remove defective or foreign material.
• Audit almond product for size, quality, and consistency.
• Possess detailed and specific knowledge of assigned work area while adhering to guidelines.
• Perform general cleaning within the assigned department (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming).
• Assist machine operators with set-up and supply replenishment.
• Move materials using pallet jacks; load/unload manually or with equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Shift Lead.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Overtime & weekend

Job description

Work Shift:

Grave

Pay Type:

Hourly

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

$22.30

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):

N/A

JOB OVERVIEW:

The production laborer assists in various departments, performing various tasks including material handling, equipment preparation, cleaning, packaging, almond quality control- including manual auditing, sorting, and other essential tasks. This position is ideal for individuals who are team-oriented, safety-conscious, and eager to work in a fast-paced environment. Following established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), BDG policies and procedures, and safety procedures will be part of every aspect of this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Building new and used Triwalls.
• Manually sort almonds to remove defective or foreign material
• Auditing of almond product for size, quality, and consistency, following company standards
• Possess detailed and specific knowledge of assigned work area while adhering to pre-established guidelines and procedures.
• Performs general cleaning within the specific department assigned, including, but not limited to wiping down, blowing down, sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming.
• Helps to monitor and assist in operations.
• Duties can also include assembling/reassembling bulk bins, stenciling, strapping & sealing, or taping boxes.
• Loading and unloading materials or products manually or with equipment
• Assisting machine operators with set-up and supply replenishment
• Moving materials using pallet jacks
• Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by Department Manager, Supervisor, or Shift Lead.

WHAT YOU NEED

*Minimum requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE .

Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!

Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.