<h2>Overview</h2><p>Responsible for operating all packaging equipment for production lines. Acts as the first point of contact for plant leadership, shift lead, and supervisor effectively communicating any potential issues and help maintain an orderly, sanitary and safe environment.  This position is also responsible for interacting and maintaining positive relationships with all visitors and management in a professional manner.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Efficiently operate and changeover all packaging equipment on both lines. (Blowmold, Fillers, Sleevers, Palletizer, and Case Packers) </li> <li>Relieve Blowmold, Filler, Sleever, Case Packer, and Palletizer for lunches and breaks. </li> <li>Maintain factory OEE.   </li> <li>Fill out daily production logs, RedZone input, paperwork, as needed for proper documentation. </li> <li>Performing general cleanup and maintenance of your work area. </li> <li>Keep production area clean and organized </li> <li>Assist in bringing materials to the floors (changeovers and/or current job) </li> <li>Works with fellow operators as a team to achieve safety, quality, and production goals. </li> <li>Effectively communicate issues and operations with Plant Leadership. </li> <li>Assist Shift Lead and Supervisor as assigned. </li> <li>Operate the plant in a safe &amp; efficient manner. </li> <li>Follow and monitor GMP, HACCP guidelines, Injury &amp; Illness Prevention Program, Food Safety, LOTO &amp; SOPs procedures. </li> <li>Assists in providing safe working conditions for all employees and visitors.   </li> <li>Ensures product is within quality specifications and customer qualifications </li> <li>Assist in meeting or exceeding production schedule </li> <li>Must be able to efficiently start-up/shut down the production lines. </li> <li>Utilize MVP1 to submit work requests as necessary</li> <li>Chemical Handling: Knowledge of Titration or concentration testing for CIP Chemicals (Caustic)</li> <li>Lockout/Tagout: Training for Safe Cleanings of Equipmen</li> <li>Collaborate with QA to pull samples and verify product integrity.</li> <li>Troubleshooting: Ability to identify root causes of equipment failure.</li> <li>5S experience &amp; Kaizen to reduce waste</li> <li>Other responsibilities as assigned by the plant management.  </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Ability to speak, write, and read English is a must. Spanish is a plus.  </li> <li>Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 50 pounds. </li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft programs</li> <li>Self-motivated/self-driven.  </li> <li>Team player willing and able to collaborate well with team members.</li> <li>2-year manufacturing and production experience.</li> <li>Must be able to communicate directions. </li> <li>Must possess good communication and people skills. </li> <li>Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure. </li></ul><p>This position is classified as Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime). The expected hourly rate for this position is between $23.00 – $28.00 per hourbased on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual hourly rate.</p><p> </p><p><em>The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law</em></p><p> </p>

<p>Inspired by the bounty of California, Califia Farms (pronounced &ldquo;Cal-uh-FEE-ahh,&rdquo; like California) is on a mission to nourish the world with the wisdom of a plant-based lifestyle. The company was named the 2021 Beverage Forum Small Company of the Year (&lt; $1 billion in revenue); 2017 Supplier of the Year by Whole Foods Market; a 2015 &ldquo;Breakout Brand&rdquo; by Beverage World; and BevNet's 2015 "Brand of the Year." Califia Farms creates innovative, healthy and great-tasting premium beverages that make it easy for consumers to go plant-based and dairy-free, without compromise. It is one of the fastest-growing natural beverage companies in the U.S., as well as the #1 plant-based dairy alternative brand in the natural channel.</p>
<p>Founded in 2010 by beverage visionary, Greg Steltenpohl, in partnership with a farmer's co-op based in the San Joaquin Valley, Califia Farms is a uniquely California company. Its Bakersfield, Calif. manufacturing plant is powered by renewable energy and re-purposes more than 90% of its post-production byproduct.</p>

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