Utility Worker

Suja Organic; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated utility workers to join their team. This role involves essential manual labor tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring high-quality product handling and adherence to safety protocols. The position demands physical stamina, as employees will be lifting, moving, and inspecting products while working in varying temperature conditions. With a competitive benefits package and a commitment to creating a diverse workplace, this is an excellent opportunity for those who thrive in hands-on roles and are eager to contribute to a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401k

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Holiday Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor and adhere to safety protocols.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and push/pull 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading HPP torpedoes and handling packaging materials.
• Adhering to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines in the plant.

Skills

Manual Labor

Product Inspection

PPE Usage

Repetitive Tasks

Lifting and Carrying (up to 50 lbs)

Safety Protocols

Job description

Utility workers are responsible for the essential job functions related to keeping their specific department running. Utility workers will be responsible for general duties involving physically handling products, materials, supplies and inspecting products to ensure high quality.

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• 2nd Shift:1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
• 3rd Shift:9:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manual labor including but not limited to:

• Loading HPP torpedoes.
• Unloading HPP torpedoes.
• Standing bottles up at HPP discharge.
• Running the HPP dumper.
• Making/pre-building boxes.
• Bringing in fiber/packaging materials for the lines.
• Loading caps into cap hoppers.
• General labor related to the bottling process.
• General labor related to shipping/pack-out/receiving/inventory, etc.
• Building pallets, lifting, moving/stacking cases up to 50 lbs.
• Other duties as requested.
• Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when in the plant.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Working and Environmental Conditions
The position requires work in a wet refrigerated manufacturing facility with temperatures below 40°F. Additionally, tasks may occasionally be performed in a dry warehouse environment with temperatures reaching up to 85°F and/or occasional exposure to freezer warehouse conditions at –10°F. Work areas may be tight and will require continuous exposure to noisy environments exceeding 85 dBA. Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ear protection, and steel-toed shoes. The role demands the ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and safely.

Physical Demands
Must be able to stand and walk for the entirety of the shift. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs with continuous motion. Must be able to push/pull 100 lbs with continuous motion. Must be able to navigate manufacturing equipment and facilities including repetitive bending, kneeling, reaching over head with both arms, stooping, squatting, and twisting. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work at heights when needed. Must be able to regularly use hands to handle, grasp and control objects with good gripping strength and manual dexterity. Occasional exposure to moving machinery. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Come join the Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits
• Matching 401k
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off

Compensation

$17.00 - $17.50/HR

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Suja Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations regarding pay.