Machine Operator

Production Operator

This position will report to the Shift Supervisor. Travel Requirement: N/A. Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Employment Category: Hourly, Full-Time Regular. Pay Range: $25.00 to $28.00/hr.

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of aa in juice and natural energy cans.

The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area.

What You'll Be Responsible For In This Role

This job contributes to Evolution Fresh success by operating and maintaining product packaging equipment in the manufacturing plant environment; ensuring that products meet delivery and quality requirements. Models and acts in accordance with Evolution Fresh guiding principles.

What We're Looking For

• Inspects, operates, and maintains automated production equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Troubleshoots equipment or systems problems and makes minor repairs
• Calibrates and validates quality testing equipment; performs all testing procedures according to established specifications
• Performs visual inspections of finished products; identifies quality problems and recommends solutions
• Monitors and documents package quality using analytical tools; participates in out of specification and failure investigations
• Records operational and production data
• Trains new personnel on proper operational procedures
• Informs appropriate manufacturing partners and supervisor of machine performance irregularities to minimize the impact of production downtime
• Minimizes production scrap, including materials and coffee product
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Participates in process improvement activities
• Demonstrates and understands safety as a core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same
• Understands and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out)
• Supports food safety, legality, and quality programs
• Maintains product quality through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures
• Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools
• Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Evolution Fresh Mission & Values
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications, and safety standards
• Ability to work with a diverse team environment
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures
• Ability to repair minor mechanical issues on machines and systems
• Experience conducting quality tests and analyzing data
• Ability to train others and measure effectiveness
• Basic math skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical knowledge of automated machines and tools
• Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies, and guidelines
• Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/GED or one to two years' experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
• Operating manual and automated packaging equipment (2 years)
• Performing quality tests using analytical tools (1 year)
• Regulated food manufacturing environment (1 year)
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot minor machine failures and make minor adjustments (1 year)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF).

Physical Demands & Environmental Hazards:

• O = Occasional (up to 25% of time)
• F = Frequent (26%-74% of time)
• C = Constant (75% or more of time)

Hours & Workdays:

• 1st Shift (7am-3:30pm); Weekends, overtime, and rotating days off schedule will be mandatory based on business and department needs.
• 3rd (11:00pm-7:30am); Weekends, overtime, and rotating days off schedule will be mandatory based on business and department needs.

What We Offer Plus More!

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Gym Membership Discounts

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands 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 an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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