Machine Operator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains product packaging equipment in the manufacturing plant environment 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.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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).

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.

Physical Demands & Environmental Hazards

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Constant standing, walking, and reaching.
• Constant exposure to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and cold.
• Constant exposure to dust, fumes, and odors.
• Constant exposure to noise.

Hours & Workdays

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