RTE Operator - Entry

bdgrowers; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers in Turlock, CA is seeking an entry-level RTE Operator for grave shift to learn and safely operate plant equipment, including blanchers, slicers, dicers and pasteurizers, to help meet quality and production targets. You will participate in daily pre-shift meetings and support maintenance and calibration activities.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of production experience preferred; forklift certification will be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and math skills.
• Ability to read safety rules and performance graphs.
• Willingness to work graveyard shift and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely operate plant equipment (blanchers, slicers, dicers, pasteurizers).
• Monitor production and adjust equipment to meet quality targets.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings and support maintenance staff.
• Collect data, run basic tests, and log results.
• Ensure housekeeping and GMP compliance.

Skills

Good communication

Math basics

Problem solving

Reading safety rules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

• Learns and understands the multifaceted processes to safely operate plant equipment.
• Participate sin the setup, monitoring and operational adjustments to production equipment such as blanchers, slicers, dicers, and pasteurizers 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 product information.
• Performs various product sampling tests and enters data in computer.
• Must understands Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP process and auditing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safety Practices.
• Performs general housekeeping and various sanitation functions.
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum level of education required
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience
• 3 years of production/ manufacturing experience.
• Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g. Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.)
• Knowledge of machine operations and mechanical aptitude to keep machinery and equipment operating optimally and effectively.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work under limited supervision.
• Receives guidelines from supervisor/lead operator but is expected to decide what actions to take when handling all but the most unusual task.
• Must regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to efficiently operate equipment via Operator Interface Terminal.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work schedules and performance graphs.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Work consists of a wide range of tasks requiring a high level of problem-solving skills that result in solutions from several alternatives.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary.
• Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable)
• N/A
• Other job requirements (e.g. certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.)
• Required to become certified in forklift operation
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.)
• Blue Diamond Growers Operator experience.
• 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!

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Additional Information

Work Shift:GravePay Type:HourlyHourly Rate (if applicable):$32.00 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):N/AJOB OVERVIEW:The Turlock Plant is seeking an RTE Operator - Entry for grave shift.

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