What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bottling Utility I Operator, 3rd Shift position at Califia Farms, LLC?
Overview
WHO WE ARE: CALIFIA FARMS
Rooted in California, Califia Farms is on a mission to create a future where plants replace dairy, without compromise. The company creates a variety of great-tasting plant-based beverages that make the transition to eating plant-based dairy easy and delicious. Califia Farms is one of the fastest-growing, independently owned, natural beverage companies in the U.S., the UK and Australia, and is well-known for its iconic curvy bottle. Califia Farms was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in the downtown Los Angeles Arts District, with a manufacturing facility in Bakersfield, Calif. The company’s culture is built around four core values: passion for purpose, insights into action, fierce interdependence, and challenger spirit.
Responsibilities
- Efficiently operate and changeover all packaging equipment on both lines. (DePal, Fillers, Sleevers, Case Packers, Palletizer, and Pallet Wrapping Equipment)
- Maintain factory OEE.
- Fill out daily production logs, RedZone input, paperwork, as needed for proper documentation.
- Performing general cleanup and maintenance of your work area.
- Keep production area clean and organized
- Assist in bringing materials to the floors (changeovers and/or current job)
- Works with fellow operators as a team to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
- Effectively communicate issues and operations with Plant Leadership.
- Assist Shift Lead and Supervisor as assigned.
- Operate the plant in a safe & efficient manner.
- Follow and monitor GMP, HACCP guidelines, Injury & Illness Prevention Program, Food Safety, LOTO & SOPs procedures.
- Assists in providing safe working conditions for all employees and visitors.
- Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with all visitors, employees, and management.
- Works with QA department to test quality of products.
- Ensures product is within quality specifications and customer qualifications
- Assist in relieving machine operators for days off.
- Perform the duties of regular operators as directed by Plant leadership
- Assist in meeting or exceeding production schedule
- Must be able to efficiently start-up/shut down the production lines.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the plant management.
Qualifications
- Ability to speak, write, and read English is a must. Spanish is a plus.
- Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs
- Self-motivated/self-driven.
- Team player willing and able to collaborate well with team members.
- ERP experience and Basic computer knowledge.
- 2-year manufacturing and production experience.
- Must be able to communicate directions.
- Must possess good communication and people skills.
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure.
This position is classified as Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime). The expected hourly rate for this position is between $21.50 – $25.00 per year based on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual hourly rate.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
Salary : $22 - $25
