Yard Tractor Operator - Union Shift 2nd

Union: This position falls under a Collective Bargaining Agreement | Chapter 517

Location: 531 West Poplar Avenue| Tipton | CA | 93272

Hourly Rate: $19.21| $21.98 after 90 day probation (Overtime and weekends may be required)

Shift: 2nd Shift 2pm - 10:30pm | Shift Differential $0.40 hour

Job Summary

The Yard Tractor Operator is the person responsible on each shift for securing the proper fruit load and fruit type from the yard and transporting the fruit via shuttle car, commonly called the yard dog, to the plant fruit unloading ramps but not before assuring that each fruit load is properly weighed at the truck scales. Following which the YTO will drive the fruit load to the unloading ramp and release the fruit to the plant.

Primary Responsibilities

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
• Retrieve fruit from yard as per the fruit run schedule.
• Unload fruit at the fruit offloading ramps.
• Notify Supervisor/Relief Foreman if loads are found to be mixed with other varietals or containing foreign objects.
• Ability to record individual load start/stop times using barcode scanner and HMI.
• Weigh fruit loads at the scale prior to delivery to the fruit receiving station.
• Clean extractors/finishers during line clean up periods.
• Perform daily mechanical and safety checks on the shuttle truck and forklift (when used).
• Return empty trailers to the lot.
• Perform clean up on fruit receiving ramp when ramp is not in use.
• Perform environmental cleaning inside offload tunnel, under/around fruit conveyors, and any other fruit spillages that may occur using shovels and waste bins.
• Follow all safety rules and practices including the wearing of all personal protective equipment.
• Follow all food safety/quality and personal hygiene practices.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality and a positive attitude at all times.
• Treat all co-workers with respect and professionalism.
• Act professionally towards, customers, vendors or other visitors to the plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Qualification and Education Requirements

• The Shuttle Truck driver does not require a drivers license and can only be driven on Ventura Coastal property.
• Possess a valid fork lift license or have the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to use stairs/ladders on a recurring basis.
• High School Diploma.
• Ability to safely drive the yard tractor.
• Must be able to keep records, fill out charts and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with maintenance personnel.
• Must be able to make decisions quickly.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure a must.
• 50% of the time will be in a shuttle car driving fruit loads in the yard.
• 50% of the time will be spent standing outdoors, unloading fruit trucks or cleaning and lifting up to 40lbs.