Bottling Utility I 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

JOB DUTIES

• Efficiently operate and changeover all packaging equipment on both lines. (DePal, Fillers, Sleevers, Case Packers, Palletizer, and Pallet Wrapping Equipment)
• Maintain factory OEE
• Fill out daily production logs, RedZone input, paperwork, as needed for proper documentation
• Performing general cleanup and maintenance of your work area
• Keep production area clean and organized
• Assist in bringing materials to the floors (changeovers and/or current job)
• Works with fellow operators as a team to achieve safety, quality, and production goals
• Effectively communicate issues and operations with Plant Leadership
• 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, 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
• Ensures product is within quality specifications and customer qualifications
• Assist in relieving machine operators for days off
• Perform the duties of regular operators as directed by Plant leadership
• Assist in meeting or exceeding production schedule
• Must be able to efficiently start-up/shut down the production lines
• Other responsibilities as assigned by plant management

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to open and close job in ROSS/Markem CoLos system
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft programs and Red Zone application
• Self-motivated/self-driven
• Team player willing and able to collaborate well with team members

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• ERP experience and Basic computer knowledge
• 2-year manufacturing and production experience
• Must be able to communicate directions
• Must possess good communication and people skills
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure

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.