Production Worker-Sparks GA

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• Reports to Supervisor
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1
• Employment Category:
  Full-Time Regular-Seasonal
• Pay Scale: $15.50

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.

The primary function of this position is to inspect, sort, weigh and pack fresh carrots in a timely manner. Collect, rotate, dump and store raw product into cull trailers, rotate stock in cold storage on rare occasion, inventory stock in cold storage, and accomplish all other tasks requiring the use of specified heavy equipment.

• Rotate through line stations every two hours or as directed.
• Ensure proper packaging supplies are positioned at the assigned workstation.
• Manually sort fresh carrots by size and consistency on a moving conveyor.
• Place carrots on a scale and check weight (1, 2, 5 lb. packages) on moving conveyor.
• Twist bags and use kwik lok to close bags and place finished bag on master-pack conveyor.
• Obtain finished bags of product from conveyor and place into master-carton/bags/tray/IFCO according to units.
• Box assembly – build boxes by hand, grasp flattened boxes, shape into box, fold flaps down, push tabs into locked position, apply sticker with code date and product code.
• Rotate through line stations (packing, assembling boxes, rework stations) as directed by Assistant Supervisor or Supervisor.
• Visually inspect carrots on conveyors and remove non-conforming product to rework tub.
  
  Keep area clear, clean, and place trash/conforming product in proper receptacles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

• High School/GED or six to nine months of experience in a related field or a combination of education and experience.

• Read, write, and communicate as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
• Learn to use the required equipment and tools to perform tasks.
  
  Follow instructions.
• Meet company performance standards.
• Perform all job functions safely.

• Three to six months’ experience in a production facility.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Ascend and descend ramps, steps, ladders, stairs using three-point contact.
• Exposure to hot/humid conditions (95°F or above).
• Exposure to cold/wet conditions (40°F or below).
• Work in warehouse/cold storage/shipping dock (34°F).
• Occasional exposure to environmental factors (fumes, airborne particles, vibrations).
• Lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 lbs.; stand for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist; climb steps/stairs.
• Use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, and handle scanning objects in one position or in repetitive motion for an extended period of time.

• 1st (TBD) Monday through Saturday; rotating days off, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory. Hours are approximate and will vary.

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

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.

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:
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