Warehouse Operations Specialist

A rare and exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing agribusiness.

• Woodland Location
• Friendly, down-to-earth, and collaborative company culture
• We offer great employee perks and growth opportunities.

Cobram Estate Olives Limited (CBO) is searching for an energetic and enthusiastic Field Operations to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for.

The Role: The role will be based at CBO’s Groves. Responsibilities will include (but not limited to) the following activities:

Skills & Experience

The Operations Specialist will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and economical operation of all areas throughout the Harter Avenue site and related tasks as directed, and to ensure the integrity of the product being produced as per food safety and quality requirements. The Warehouse specialist will ensure the company is compliant with all HS&E and QA protocols related to the job they will also be required to become highly competent in all aspects of the Harter Facility this includes, Bottling, Warehouse, Tank farm, and Processing.

Key Tasks

• Assist in all aspects of the warehouse and processing/tank farm - this will include the safe and efficient operation of associated plant and equipment.
• Undertake the loading and unloading of bulk oil shipments via tankers, pallecons, and drums.
• Blending of oils as per instructions from the Technical Department.
• Shipping and receiving support.
• Ensure oil is available in the day tanks for daily production.
• Ensure all Tank Farm documentation is filled correctly and timely.
• Observe all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) issues. Maintain housekeeping and ensure work areas are kept in a safe and organized condition at all times.
• Monitoring the plant Wastewater system's chemical usage and system efficiency.
• Basic preventative and reactive maintenance of Tank Farm and Wastewater.
• Adhere to all food safety and quality requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Safe Quality Food (SQF), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), FDA/FSMA
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling, as necessary.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Picking and packing of orders.
• Assembling orders for daily dispatch.
• Forklift operation for receivals, dispatch and bottling line as required.
• Liaising with administration, bottling and management staff.
• Assisting with the safe and efficient operation of the bottling line.
• Continue to improve and develop systems, procedures, and warehouse operations efficiency.
• Observe all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) issues. Maintain housekeeping and ensure work areas are always kept in a safe and organized condition.
• May be required to assisting in the bottling line as needed.
• Be available for full harvest period.
• Must be diverse and assist in the groves process (planting, machine operating,
• Other duties as requested by manager.

Qualifications | Experience | Skills & Attributes

• Previous experience in a similar environment and role.
• Experience leading, motivating and influencing a team.
• Experience in leading people in similar environment.
• Show exceptional problem solving and organizational skills.
• Superior attention to detail with proven ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• A self-starter with strong initiative, enthusiasm and drive who anticipates and solves problems.
• Skills and ability to work in teams, collaborate effectively and develop good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to workplace health & safety.
• A strong and demonstrated work ethic.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn with a "can do" attitude.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Physically capable for work duties within the facility.
• Ability to work autonomously or part of a team.
• Flexible working hours and occasional overtime may be required.
• Travel when necessary to other business locations.
• A willingness to keep skills updated and willingness to undertake training.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 2-3 years of experience in similar role
• Must have 2-3 years of forklift experience.
• Technology savvy with skills in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Class C License required.
• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
• Musts be open to a flexible work schedule during harvest season (12 weeks out of the year).
• Employee must be available during harvest season to work 12-hour shifts/6 days a week.
• May be required to be at different job sites at managements discretion.

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Physical Requirements:

• Prolong periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Tolerate extreme temperatures (especially heat) for 8-12 hours a day.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

The Company & Values

Cobram Estate Olives is Australia’s largest producer and marketer of premium quality extra virgin olive oil. With operations in Australia and the USA, export customers in 18 countries, and a portfolio of premium brands today we are using revolutionary practices on New World soil in California to produce fresh, healthy antioxidant rich, award winning extra virgin olive oil. Our state-of-the-art processing and bottling facilities ensure each and every drop is of the highest quality.

At Cobram Estate Olives, our core values describe the collective behaviors of our company and what is important to us. They are a lot more than just words on a page. Our core values represent who we are – not who we want to be. As an employer, they underpin everything we do and have allowed us to grow. With this, all team members of Cobram Estate Olives behave and make decisions based on Honesty, Passion, and Humility.

To attract the best candidates, CBO is offering a competitive salary package, medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation, holiday pay, quarterly product allocation, staff discounts and the chance to be a part of an award-winning innovative business. If you are passionate about working with a premium brand – this could be your next role!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woodland, CA 95776: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 2 years (Required)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30