Manufacturing Technician

Job Title

This position contributes to Evolution Fresh success by supporting and operating product packaging equipment in a juicing plant. Models and acts in accordance with Evolution Fresh guiding principles

The role has no travel requirement and is located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. It is a non-exempt position working the 3rd shift from 11:00PM to 7:30AM in a full-time regular employment category. The pay range is $21.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh is the premier, cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their high-quality Aa beverages.

Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the "World's Largest Beverage Start-Up."

Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA & Chicago, IL.

This position involves operating and maintaining downstream secondary equipment, replenishing raw materials on automated packaging equipment, responding to stoppages on secondary packaging equipment and conducting troubleshooting, jam clearing and cleaning. It also includes performing changeovers on secondary packaging equipment and assisting machine operator with changeover on primary packaging equipment. The role requires quality checks on secondary packages, including lot coding and aesthetics, and assisting machine operator with quality checks on primary packages, including lot coding, aesthetics, and seal integrity.

The role also involves tracking output from the palletizing equipment and responding to jams, operating the supersack loading station, and demonstrating and understanding safety as a core value. It requires following established safety guidelines, consistently complying with all safety procedures, supporting food safety, legality and quality programs, and maintaining product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures.

The position requires high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience, production or distribution environment (1 year), operation of manual and automated packaging equipment (1 year), basic math skills, ability to follow verbal direction, proficiency in Microsoft Windows and internet environments, mechanical aptitude to make minor machine adjustments and clear jams in equipment, ability to perform quality tests using analytical tools, ability to gather, record on operational and quality metrics, through manual or automated systems, 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, and ability to work variable shifts to support business needs.

Preferred qualifications include experience performing quality tests using analytical tools, troubleshooting skills, and 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 SQF) is also preferred.

Physical demands include occasional, frequent, and constant activities as per the role requirements.

The company offers a rich benefits package including 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, 401(k), and paid time off.

Equal employment opportunity is provided, and 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 for additional support and guidance.