RTE Operator - Entry

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The Turlock Plant is seeking an RTE Operator - Entry for swing shift.

Develops the skill and ability required to operate critical manufacturing equipment that meets quality compliance with national food safety regulations. Under direct supervision, learns operational processes necessary to achieve production goals, targets, and opportunities for the entire production line. Upholds the core Blue Diamond Manufacturing tenants: Quality, Service, Performance and People. Learns, understands, and follows established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), policies and procedures, and safety procedures while performing all job duties. Adheres to all procedures and practices associated with Food Safety, Food Security and Food Quality.

Learns and understands the multifaceted processes to safely operate plant equipment.

Participates in the setup, monitoring and operational adjustments to production equipment such as blanchers, slicers, dicers, and pasteurizers to ensure that quality and production score card targets are met.

Monitors of all Key Process Measures (KPM's) to deliver finished goods that meet all required quality attributes while meeting schedule targets as required by the production schedule.

Participates in daily pre-shift meetings.

Provides support to experienced operators and maintenance personnel in supporting preventative maintenance.

Collects, measures, graphs, and catalogs variances with waste, downtime and foreign material production and product information.

Performs various product sampling tests and enters data in computer.

Must understand Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP process and auditing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safety Practices.

Performs general housekeeping and various sanitation functions.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

High School Diploma or GED.

3 years of production/ manufacturing experience.

Knowledge of machine operations and mechanical aptitude to keep machinery and equipment operating optimally and effectively.

Must have excellent communication skills.

Must be able to work under limited supervision.

Receives guidelines from supervisor/lead operator but is expected to decide what actions to take when handling all but the most unusual task.

Must regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.

Ability to efficiently operate equipment via Operator Interface Terminal.

Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work schedules and performance graphs.

Must have basic math skills.

Work consists of a wide range of tasks requiring a high level of problem-solving skills that result in solutions from several alternatives.

Must be able to work overtime as necessary.

Required to become certified in forklift operation.

Blue Diamond Growers Operator experience.

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE.