Helper - BGM Maintenance- Shift 1

Job Title

This position will report to the: Supervisor

Travel requirements: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: 1st

Employment Category: Full-Time Regular

Pay Range: $16.90 - $17.50

Company Overview

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America's largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh products are available at major retailers across North America.

Job Responsibilities

The Helper plays a crucial role in supporting the Buildings and Grounds team. The successful candidate is responsible for assisting in performing routine inspections; pipe fitting, plumbing, insulating, painting, carpentry, installing aligning, and balancing new equipment. Also, will be expected to assist with repairing buildings, landscaping, floors, toilets, urinals, fences, electric gates, roll up doors, loading dock ramps and any other aspects of building maintenance that mechanics and groundskeepers may need assistance with. Will also need to receive chemical loads and fire systems maintenance and fill out paperwork and communicate effectively with outside venders as the needs arise for these duties.

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts as needed
• Receive Chemical loads and help with fire systems inspection and calls for service
• Help ensure that buildings and grounds are cleaned and in QC compliance
• Assist with repairs to buildings and facilities Plumbing, landscape, carpentry, painting and general cleanup
• Maintain logs as required for fire systems and chemical loads received
• Help with keeping the shop clean and inspection ready
• Maintain equipment and vehicles clean
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Capable of reading and understanding standard operating procedures and parts manuals
• Have basic mechanical skills and knowledge
• Work with minimum to no supervision
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a safety driven focus while working
• Great attention to detail of task being performed

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; plus, one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year experience in an industrial ground keep position or related field
• Mechanically inclined

Physical Demands

• Environment exposure_ hot/humid conditions (95 or above).
• Environmental exposure cold/wet conditions (40 or below).
• Material exposure moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basis when assigned to perform work duties in area.
• Ability to use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, and handle scanning objects in one position or in a repetitive motion for an extended period.
• Ability to stand for long period of time

Hours & Workdays

Shift 1 - Sunday through Thursday; 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.

Benefits

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

• 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
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods 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 accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: View email address on click.appcast.io for additional support or guidance.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.