RTE Operator

Blue Diamond Growers; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDG Benefits

Health & Wellness Program

Training & Career Advancement

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers is seeking a RTE Operator – Entry to join our manufacturing team in Colorado. You will learn to operate critical production equipment under supervision, ensuring quality and safety while supporting the production line.

The role emphasizes GMPs, HACCP, and food safety practices as you develop essential operational skills. You will participate in setup, adjustments, and monitoring to meet scorecard targets and production schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience as a machine operator.
• Knowledge of machine operations and mechanical aptitude to keep machinery running.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Able to read and interpret safety rules, work schedules and performance graphs.

Responsibilities

• Learn and operate plant equipment safely.
• Assist in setup, monitoring, and adjustment of production equipment to meet targets.
• Monitor Key Process Measures (KPMs) to ensure quality and schedule adherence.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings.
• Provide support to experienced operators and maintenance personnel for preventative maintenance.
• Collect, measure, and catalog variances in waste, downtime, and materials.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Basic troubleshooting

Reading safety rules

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Shift: Swing Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $32.00 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A

JOB OVERVIEW

The RTE Operator – Entry develops the skill and ability required to operate critical manufacturing equipment that meets quality compliance with national food safety regulations. Under direct supervision, learns operational processes necessary to achieve production goals, targets, and opportunities for the entire production line. Upholds the core Blue Diamond Manufacturing tenants: Quality, Service, Performance and People. Learns, understands, and follows established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), policies and procedures, and safety procedures while performing all job duties. Adheres to all procedures and practices associated with Food Safety, Food Security and Food Quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learns and understands the multifaceted processes to safely operate plant equipment.
• Participates in the setup, monitoring, and operational adjustments to production equipment to ensure that quality and production score card targets are met.
• Monitors of all Key Process Measures (KPM’s) to deliver finished goods that meet all required quality attributes while meeting schedule targets as required by the production schedule.
• Participates in daily pre-shift meetings.
• Provides support to experienced operators and maintenance personnel in supporting preventative maintenance.
• Collects, measures, graphs, and catalogs variances with waste, downtime and foreign material production and project information.
• Performs various product sampling tests and enters data in computer.
• Must understand Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP process and auditing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices.
• Performs general housekeeping and various sanitation functions.
• Required to perform other tasks as assigned by management.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Minimum qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience as a machine operator.
• Position requires knowledge of machine operations and mechanical aptitude to keep machinery and equipment operating optimally and effectively.
• Must have the ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work schedules and performance graphs, and have basic math skills.
• Must be able to work overtime 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.
• In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.

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.

About Blue Diamond

In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company.

We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion.