THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Supervisor
• Travel requirements: N/A
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 2
• Employment Category: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $20-$22

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. 

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Bagger Operator is responsible for the set up and operation of automated bagging equipment in a safe and efficient manner within the Cello Fresh area.

• Verify Bagger set-up with the scheduled production run, set machine controls accordingly, and change scoops as required
• Ensure that proper packaging supplies (bag rolls / bag stacks / bag seals) are positioned to assigned workstation
• Manually load reel of bag seals, load rolls, or stacks of bags onto bag machine feeder as required
• Operate bagging machines, monitor the bagging process which feeds pre-weighed carrots into slots, bags carrots, and feeds full bags into quick lock machine
• Ensure full bags are properly closed, monitor bag quality, remove non-conforming bags, and perform quality checks
• Measure amount of water injected into package and periodically adjusts, change and adjust scales as required
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to identify unsafe conditions, defects or needed repairs
• Responds to metal detector by stopping machine, pulling bag, and finding item that triggered detector
• At direction of plant manager, change bags using proper process to stop machine, obtain and load correct bag
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and replenish supplies as needed
• Ensure bagger up-time and report any issues within 10 minutes of a breakdown
• Performed other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast paced and high-pressured environment
• Must be able to work as a team and follow instructions
• Able to use the equipment and tools and follow instructions
• Obtain certification on bagging machine through Triangle
• Complete Lock-out/Tag out Awareness Training

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven, reliable work history
• Communicate effectively in English both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months to one year experience in a food production or manufacturing facility
• Prior working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP),FDA,USDA and EPA regulations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Prior experience with Triangle ® bagging machines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to ascend and descent ramps, steps, ladders, stairs using three-point contact
• Environment exposure_ hot/humid conditions (95 °Fahrenheit or above).
• Environmental exposure- cold/wet conditions (40 °Fahrenheit or below)
• Material exposure-moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles and vibrations
• Able to lift, slide, and carry up to 50 lbs.

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

• 2nd shift 4:15 PM – 2:00 AM; Monday-Friday; Occasionally Saturdays/Sundays; Hours subject to change; Overtime and holidays may be mandatory based on business needs

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k 
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: 

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.