Operator Technician - Raw​/FG - Entry

Work Shift:

Grave

Pay Type:

Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable):$28.95

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):

N/A
** JOB OVERVIEW:
** In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values:
To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers;  To communicate directly and honestly; and  To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment.
More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other – the word “family” is often used to describe our culture.
Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California – the state that provides over 80% of the world’s almond supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1 billion.
We believe in transparency and honest communication. And our work style is still team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world.
After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong.

Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond’s unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value.
You’ll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.
Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
**** Operator Technician - Raw/Finished Goods
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* Location:

Turlock
Job Type (Full time/Part Time):  Full-time

Travel Required:

None         

Shift: Grave
Relocation Provided:
No
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* Position Overview:

** The Turlock Plant is seeking experienced
** Operator Technician-Raw/Finished Goods** (machine operator) for grave shift in our receiving and finished goods area to join our winning team.
** Responsibilities:
** This position is responsible for operating, light preventative maintenance, performing minor troubleshooting, and sanitation of highly technical equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Incumbents will be responsible for production scheduling, materials logistics, and the shipping process. This position requires the incumbent to rotate through various assignments in receiving, packaging, palletizing, finished goods, and shipping. Qualified candidates must have two years experience in a manufacturing environment as a machine operator, forklift operator, and  must be computer literate in industrial applications.

Qualified applicants must also have knowledge working with tools and have a good mechanical aptitude.  Must be able to work as a member of the team, including facilitating team projects, have good verbal and written skills, and be available to work all shifts. Identified applicants may be invited to participate in assessment screenings as part of the application process.
** Required

Minimum Qualifications:

** Position requires a
** minimum of two years experience
** as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment providing the candidate with solid knowledge of machine operations and mechanical aptitude to keep machinery and equipment operating optimally and effectively via Operator Interface Terminal. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work under limited supervision. Receives support from the Team Leader but is expected to decide what actions to take when handling all but the most unusual task.

Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work schedules and performance graphs. Work consists of a wide range of tasks requiring a high level of problem solving skills that result in solutions from several alternatives. Must help maintain product quality while meeting output standards and be able to interpret and accomplish tasks and directives described in complex technical, administrative, professional and company guidelines.

Must be able to work overtime and any shift as necessary.
** Additional

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