Master Packer 1st Shift

THE ROLE: 

• This position will report to the: Shift Supervisor 
• Travel requirements: None
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Scale: $16.00 to $17.00

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 Master Packer will place finished good products into master-cartons / trays for shipping in a timely manner. Ensuring all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety quality standards are met. Also observing all safety regulations.

• Ensure that proper packaging supplies (bags/trays)/ IFCO’s/cartons are in positioned to the workstation
• Obtain trays/IFCO’s/ cartons from chute and place on worktable
• Manually obtain finished bags of product from conveyor and place into master-carton/ tray / IFCO according to proper stack pattern
• Push full bags/ trays/ IFCO’s / cartons on to conveyor
• Ensure that product is packed properly and watch the seal, printing, code date, and pin hole
• Count bags as they are packed to ensure that the proper quantity is packed
• Remove defective bags from pack line and place into rework totes
• Ensure that product with labels are properly labeled on both sides
• Notify supervisor of any objects found in or on product or any pest being sighted
• Perform other duties as assigned 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School/GED or one to three months of experience in related field or combination of both education and experience 

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to read and interpret safety, operating, and maintenance documents 
• Ability to accurately write routine reports and simple correspondence
• Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts
• Flexible schedule as production requires

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Three months to six months experience in a production facility
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Ability to ascend and descend ramps, steps, ladders, stairs using three-point contact
• Environment exposure_ hot/humid conditions (95 ° or above).
• Environmental exposure –cold/wet conditions (40 ° or below)
• Material exposure-moving mechanical parts
• Ability to lift, carry, push and/pull up to 30 lbs.
• Stand for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist
• Capable of repeating repetitive motions

HOURS & WORKDAYS: 

• 1st Shift- 6:30am - 3:30pm; 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.