Washout Operator-Fresh North Shortcuts-Shift 1

The Role

• This position will report to the: Supervisor
• Travel requirements: N/A
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $17-$19 Per Hour
  
  

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 Washout Operator will locate and shuttle full trailers of whole carrots to the flume line for unloading, open gates, and remove empty trailer. Washout Operator will also operate hydraulic water pressure cranes to empty trailers of carrots into the flume elevator-conveyor system in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

• Responsible for heavy equipment operation including forklifts, yard lifts, pallet jacks, and shuttle trucks. Moves shuttle truck to place product under washer, making sure that the correct load of carrots is being washed by checking paperwork against load information.
• Operates hydraulic water pressure crane to empty trailers of raw carrots into the flume elevator-conveyor system.
• Keeps track of loads washed for accurate data tracking.
• Writes ticket number, sequence, amount of load and time finished on tracking document.
• At times, employee will collect, rotate, dump, and store raw product into cull trailers, rotate stock in soaker shed storage, inventory stock in soaker shed storage, load transport trucks, and maximize efficiency and verify all tally file changes with Plant Operator.
• Will coordinate box changes to reduce overage and maximize efficiency and verify all tally file changes with Plant Operator.
• Perform general housekeeping and clean-ups as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must complete “Yard Goat” training and obtain certificate
• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of e-mail, Internet software, manufacturing software, and Word Processing software.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Forklift certification required upon hire
  
  

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.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months to one-year experience in a production facility.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Mechanically inclined
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to ascend and descent ramps, steps, ladders, stairs using three-point contact
• Environment exposure_ hot/humid conditions (95 ° or above).
• Environmental exposure- cold/wet conditions (40 degrees or below).
• Material exposure-moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to environmental factors such as fumes, airborne particles and vibrations.
• Must be able to lift, slide, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for an extended period.
  
  

Hours & Workdays

• 1st Shift-5:30am-2pm Monday - Friday. Occasionally Saturdays/Sunday; Rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime 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.

1st Shift- 5:30am-2pm Monday - Friday. Occasionally Saturdays/Sunday; Rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be mandatory based on business needs