• This position will report to the: Manager - Procurement 
• Travel Requirement: None
• FLSA Status:  Hourly Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1stShift
• Employment Category: Full-Time

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE. 

Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice. 

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,300 employees. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE 

The Production Assistant will assist the supervisor in trouble shooting, making minor adjustments and reporting problems with plant equipment to achieve maximum levels of quality and production while minimizing downtime.

• Alert maintenance staff and manager/plant operator of all breakdowns and give updates of equipment status 
• Read work orders, blueprints, drawings and plans 
• Perform site survey, prepare work orders and logistics to perform work and coordinate with production, maintenance, and supervisor 
• Monitor production area, respond to maintenance calls, check code dates, work orders, and inspect equipment 
• Make adjustments to plant equipment to optimize quality and production as needed 
• Train new employees on how to work safely on or near equipment 
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe plant 
• Inspect work and work area, perform clean-up using proper tools and machinery as needed 
• Responsible for notifying supervisor of any objects found or any pest being sighted 
• Be aware of all sanitation guidelines and assist in enforcing them 
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely 
• Six months to one-year experience in a production facility 
• Valid California Driver License and clean driving record

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Punctual, excellent attendance record, and cooperate with others 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Basic mathematical and computer skills 
• Apply common sense, understand, and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form

Preferred Qualifications:

• One-year experience in food production/manufacturing facility 
• Bilingual English/Spanish 
• Mechanically inclined 
• Forklift Certified

Physical Demands:

• Environmental exposure –cold/wet conditions (40 ° or below) 
• Material exposure-moving mechanical parts 
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles and vibrations 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time during the work period 

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
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

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 Farms 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 an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: bolthousefreshtalentacquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

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