Grader Machine Operator 2

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The Grader Machine Operator operates equipment such as size graders, cableveys, and a wide range of advanced electronic sorting machines in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. Performs computerized transactions for product traceability and inventory management. Works to clean, size, and grade high quality raw almonds in the safest possible manner.

Responsibilities:

• Safely and optimally run processing equipment according to established standards to meet production targets and quality requirements.
• Conduct HACCP checks with a thorough understanding of food safety concepts.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), understand almond characteristics, and conduct quality checks to ensure the production of high-quality goods.
• Actively communicate with fellow team members to solve problems and engage in continuous improvement.
• Understand Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to make critical processing decisions to achieve company and department goals.
• Complete floor and equipment cleaning, housekeeping, sanitation, and preventative maintenance tasks for sustained operations.
• Efficiently navigate within computer software applications to perform unit/batch transactions, record data, and monitor key process and production flows.
• Operate a forklift.

What You Need:

* Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Work overtime; occasionally flex hours
• Able to lift 50 pounds

* Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing
• At least 1 year machine operating experience

Work Environment:

This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.

Why Blue Diamond?

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement.