Seasonal Almond Receiving Operator

Job Summary: Under general supervision provides operational support during harvest (approx. August- October) to the almond receiving team to ensure the efficient and timely receipt of almonds from our Growers. Provides support with the receiving and shipping of almonds to the Sacramento plant for processing and storing of crop receipts Salida plant. Expected to learn and follow established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), policies and procedures, and safety procedures while performing job duties. Must be able to work non-traditional work weeks and hours e.g. Wednesday to Sunday 5:00 pm to 1:30 am Job Description: Assists receiving department team members with monitoring of almonds as they flow through the system by continuously feeding the bins for production and to storage areas. Operates and monitors basic receiving equipment such as pit scales, elevator systems, conveying belts, and barcoding equipment. Operates basic receiving equipment such as shuttle trucks, and forklifts. Assigns warehouse classification number and issues proper documentation for all grower deliveries as well as all in plant and inter-warehouse transfers to and from the Salida Plant during receiving. Ensures cleanliness of designated work area as per Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s); performs duties within safety guidelines. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum level of education required High School Diploma or GED Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience N/A Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g. Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.) N/A Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable) N/A Other job requirements (e.g. certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.) Overtime as necessary is a requirement to the performance of this position. Long hours are necessary during the receiving season. Must be able to lift min. 50 lb. Cleaning pits and working in non-permitted confined spaces and working on catwalks above 8’. Excellent communication skills to work with others within the department to coordinate incoming deliveries and not mix varieties/quality of almonds. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.) Almond processing experience. Basic math and computer skills. Excellent communication skills. Machine operating experience. Knowledge of the different varieties/quality of incoming almonds as errors may cause significant problems for Blue Diamond Growers in terms of lost product and customer satisfaction. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Typical number of Direct Reports N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS Long hours are necessary during the receiving season. Dexterity required working with moving machinery. Must be able to push, pull, and lift min. 50 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT Works is around moving traffic i.e. semi-truck/trailer trucks, trucks, forklifts, and loader. May work from elevated locations and climb ladders to perform this position. Some equipment produces high level of noise. High level of almond dust. Work is mostly outdoors and subject to all weather conditions Education: High School/GED (Required) Other Job Details: Work Shift: Multiple Shifts Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $22.45 Targeted Exempt Salary Range (if applicable): N/A Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About Blue Diamond In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.