Manufacturing Technician

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$21.00/hr - $25.00/hr

• Travel Requirement:
  None
• Location:
  
  Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st shift 6:00AM - 3:30PM
• Employment Category:
  Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $21.00 to $25.00/hr.

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh and its joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh is the premier, cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through its partnership with Sambazon, it produces and sells high‑quality Açaí beverages.

Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms, Generous Brands was born out of independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the “World’s Largest Beverage Start‑Up.” Currently, it has 1,000 employees at its hubs and facilities in Bakersfield, CA;
Rancho Cucamonga, CA; and Chicago, IL. You can connect with our brands on their socials – Bolthouse Farms (Linked In, Instagram, Tik Tok) and Evolution Fresh (Linked In, Instagram, Tik Tok).

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE:
This position contributes to Evolution Fresh’s success by supporting and operating product packaging equipment in a juicing plant. The technician models and acts in accordance with Evolution Fresh guiding principles.

• Operates and maintains downstream secondary equipment
• Replenishes raw materials on automated packaging equipment
• Responds to stoppages on secondary packaging equipment and conducts troubleshooting, jam clearing, and cleaning
• Performs changeovers on secondary packaging equipment and assists machine operators with changeover on primary packaging equipment
• Responsible for quality checks on secondary packages, including lot coding and aesthetics
• Assists machine operators with quality checks on primary packages, including lot coding, aesthetics, and seal integrity
• Tracks output from palletizing equipment and responds to jams
• Operates the supersack loading station
• Demonstrates and understands safety as a core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same
• Understands and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complying with all safety procedures (e.g., PPE, Lock Out Tag Out)
• Supports food safety, legality, and quality programs
• Maintains product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications, and quality procedures. Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools
• Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Evolution Fresh Mission & Values
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Production or distribution environment experience (1 year)
• Operation of manual and automated packaging equipment (1 year)

• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow verbal direction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and internet environments
• Mechanical aptitude to make minor machine adjustments and clear jams in equipment
• Ability to perform quality tests using analytical tools
• Ability to gather, record on operational and quality metrics, through manual or automated systems
• Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications, and safety standards
• Ability to work with a diverse team environment
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs

• Experience performing quality tests using analytical tools
• Troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards, including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the…