Maintenance Helper - Fresh Maintenance - Shift 3

Maintenance Helper

This position will report to the Supervisor. Travel requirements: N/A. FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt. Shift: 3rd. Employment Category:
Full-time Regular. Pay Range: $19.00 - $22.50.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America's largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking.

Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

The Maintenance Helper will assist the maintenance mechanic in trouble shooting minor adjustments and repairs of plant equipment; to achieve maximum levels of quality and production while minimizing downtime. Training is "on-the-job" and the working environment is fast paced. This vital position also works closely with the maintenance staff.

• Alert maintenance of all breakdowns and give updates to equipment status
• Make adjustments as necessary to plant equipment to optimize quality and production
• Performs preventive maintenance and light repair
• Maintains manual or computerized records such as material inventory, preventative maintenance logs, in-process production reports, and status and location of materials
• Monitors materials and resources required to complete assignments
• Moves or transports materials from one job assignment to another
• Monitors and controls movement of material and parts on automated conveyor system
• Arranges for and participates in repair and assembly of materials or parts
• 70% of time will be spent in or near production areas
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe plant
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Forklift certification
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good mathematical skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/GED or one year of experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check
• Forklift Certification or must be able to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years' related experience and/or training

Physical Demands:

• Environmental exposure - cold/wet conditions (40 ° Fahrenheit or below), indoor and outdoor.
• Material exposure – moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basis when assigned to perform work duties.
• Ability to use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, and handle scanning objects in one position or in a repetitive motion for an extended period.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Hours & Workdays:

3rd Shift – 11:00 PM to 07:30 AM;
Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.

What We Offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at:
TalentA for additional support or guidance.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.