Bulk Manufacturing Operator (2nd shift)

Job Opportunity at Dr. Bronner's

Cool, kind, and capable employees are core to Dr. Bronner's company culture! Our people are our greatest strengthstrong and healthy relationships drive our success. Our workforce is impassioned, collaborative, engaged, and shares a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equity. Respect for differences in perspective and experience enriches our community with a sense of belonging. We seek to model a better, more just and caring world in how we show up for work, and how we show up for each other!

As All-One, our employees are family. We support our employees to live their best life and to be happy and prosperous, with these benefits:

• Full company-paid medical (PPO), dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 13 paid holidays
• Profit-sharing plan for retirement
• Childcare assistance program
• Access to certain health services that may be limited in your state
• Dr. Bronner's product discounts
• Education Investment Initiative
• Bring Your Dog to Work program
• Free daily vegan lunches
• Green Team and Toastmasters
• Vanpool Program
• Employee Giving Program

*Please note that benefits are offered to eligible employees and are subject to specific terms and conditions.

Starting Wage: $33.63 hourly, plus 10% shift differential

Location: On-site position in Vista, CA.

Schedule: 1:15 PM to 9:55 PM Monday through Friday

Responsibilities:

• Mixes, tabulates, and processes raw materials with attention to detail in ensuring formulas and batch records are completed in a timely manner.
• Operate HMI/SCADA control panels to control and monitor vegetable oil refining processes and bar base noodle production for soap manufacturing.
• Uses a strong understanding of vegetable oil refining process to operate refining, bleaching, and deodorization production processes.
• Assists with taking in line samples and analyzing samples using in-house lab equipment as part of multiple process feedback loops.
• Monitors utility equipment boilers, cooling towers and chillers carrying out water chemistry testing procedures regularly and report any defects to lead/supervisor.
• Accurately enter production data, material usage, batch records, and process readings, ensuring traceability and real-time reporting. Ensures that record batching and testing information is performed consistently and accurately, as directed by shift leader.
• Prepare, blend, and stage raw materials, including oil additives, citric acid solutions, and brine solutions, following approved formulations, batching instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Raw material managing, connecting shipping containers and ISO containers to steam hoses, handling oils and raw materials using appropriate pumps, hoses, and equipment while maintaining housekeeping and contamination controls.
• Uses an understanding of bar base saponification and drying processes, and modern industrial controls to saponify vegetable oils and dry the slurry into bar noodles for in-house pressing operation.
• Uses in-house testing equipment to control saponification and drying processes, as directed by shift leader.
• Reports any problems or issues to the Lead operator regarding the operation.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, inspection records, and shift handover communications.
• Perform basic troubleshooting working with hand tools and coordinate with maintenance for repairs, isolations, and equipment change-outs by creating work orders using maintenance management computer programs.
• Support troubleshooting activities by identifying process deviations, equipment issues, or quality concerns and communicating findings to supervisors, maintenance, and QA.
• Perform routine field rounds to inspect operating equipment, verify instrument readings, and identify abnormal conditions or deviations.
• Carries out housekeeping duties ensuring a safe and clean workspace is maintained.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair assignments as directed requiring the knowledge and familiar use of hand and electrical tools.
• Occasionally it is asked to assist other production departments as business needs dictate.
• Expected to attend training classes as business needs arise typically HAZWOPR, Confined space, fire extinguisher use, FIRST AID AED CPR, stormwater control, and any internal training requirements.
• Understands and follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Other duties as assigned within job scope.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of relative experience in refining or similar operations with industrial equipment including pumps, valves, steam lines, conveyors, and controls.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel Outlook).
• Must possess/obtain forklift and pallet jack certifications. Additional in-house safety certifications must be completed.

Any combination of education and work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.

Dr. Bronner's is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, breastfeeding, or related conditions), veteran status, or other basis protected by law.