What are the responsibilities and job description for the Batching Operator (1st Shift) position at Califia Farms, LLC?
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
JOB DUTIES
- Blend batches per the run scheduled/order
- Pasteurization process (up to 3 systems simultaneously, CIP and cleaning of equipment)
- Fill out daily logs, (CIP, batch sheet, pasteurize record/wheel chart, etc.)
- Data entry into Redzone
- Data entry into the Ross System
- Keeping accurate records, track of ingredients and batch sheets
- Effectively communicate issues and operations with Plant Management
- Assist Shift Lead and Supervisor as assigned
- Operate the plant in a safe & efficient manner
- Follow and monitor GMP, HACCP guidelines, Injury & Illness Prevention Program, Food Safety & SOPs procedures
- Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with all supervisors, leads, employees, and management
- Assist maintenance on PM’s of equipment, rebuild of valves, replace valve gaskets
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFIATIONS
- 1-3 years in any type of processing industry
- Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, multi task and time management
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure
- Must be able to follow and communicate directions
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Forklift Certification
- Primary shift will be assigned however applicant must be flexible to work any shift
- Preference will be given to individuals that processes high energy, proven positive track record and those that are already trained to run the various pieces of equipment
- Ability to speak, write, and read English is a must. Spanish is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft programs and Redzone application
Califia Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Califia Farms is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status
