RTE Operator - Entry

Blue Diamond Growers; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 36,368 - 51,797; Full time

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers seeks an RTE Operator - Entry for the swing shift at the Turlock Plant. The role involves learning to operate critical manufacturing equipment, following GMPs, HACCP, and safety procedures to meet production goals.

Under supervision you will support setup and operation of equipment, monitor production metrics, and participate in pre-shift meetings while maintaining quality and safety standards. Forklift certification is required, and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of production/manufacturing experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work schedules and performance graphs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment safely on the production line to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Assist in setup, monitoring, and adjustments of blanchers, slicers, dicers, and pasteurizers.
• Monitor Key Process Measures to ensure quality attributes and schedule targets.
• Support maintenance and perform basic housekeeping and sanitation tasks.
• Perform product sampling and data entry.

Skills

Forklift certification

Excellent communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to read and interpret safety/r

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Turlock Plant is seeking an RTE Operator - Entry for swing shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

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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.