Palletizer Operator (3rd Shift)

Overview:

WHO WE ARE: CALIFIA FARMS

Rooted in California, Califia Farms is on a mission to create a future where plants replace dairy, without compromise. The company creates a variety of great-tasting plant-based beverages that make the transition to eating plant-based dairy easy and delicious. Califia Farms is one of the fastest-growing, independently owned, natural beverage companies in the U.S., the UK and Australia, and is well-known for its iconic curvy bottle. Califia Farms was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in the downtown Los Angeles Arts District, with a manufacturing facility in Bakersfield, Calif. The company’s culture is built around four core values: passion for purpose, insights into action, fierce interdependence, and challenger spirit.

Responsibilities:

Can efficiently operate and changeover packaging equipment

Ensure machines are calibrated and recalibrated before and after production

Work hand in hand with maintenance during breakdowns to understand equipment functions

Troubleshoot machine problems to determine actual faults

Controlling and adjusting machine settings

Maintain factory OEE standards

Fill out daily production logs, paperwork, as needed for proper documentation

Perform general cleanup and maintenance of your work area

Effectively communicate operational issues with Plant Leadership

Operate the machinery in a safe & efficient manner

Follow and monitor GMP, HACCP guidelines, Injury & Illness Prevention Program, Food Safety, LOTO, & SOPs procedures

Assists in providing safe working conditions for all employees and visitors

Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with all visitors, employees, and management

Works with QA department to test quality of products and materials

Must be able to efficiently start-up/shut down the production lines

Other jobs and duties assigned by the plant leadership

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to speak, write, and read English is a must. Spanish is a plus.

Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure

ERP experience and Basic computer knowledge

Quality of Work & AdaptabilityCommitment to excellence (through consistent standards)

Demonstrate team first behavior and dependable performancE

Maintain training compliance

Job Knowledge & CommunicationEffectively demonstrate competency and knowledge of equipment

Ability to operate equipment in primary function

Effective verbal and written communication

Problem Solving & Decision MakingGather and analyze information skillfully

Exhibit sound judgement, integrate appropriate staff through strategizing

Develop comprehensive project initiatives

Teamwork & DependabilityCollaborate and engage with team to accomplish common goal

Contribute and establish exceptional customer service

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

2 years’ in Manufacturing – Production experience preferred

Proficient in Microsoft programs and Red Zone application

Permanent