Blue Diamond Growers

This Flex Team Member opportunity will provide you the experience to work 29 hours per week (maximum) , be part of the world’s largest almond manufacturer in the world and work with a collaborative, engaged team at our Sacramento or Salida sites!. Manually removes non-specified almond kernels and foreign material from product while moving on a conveyer belt.. Must have the ability to recognize almond quality, defective packets and remove.. Exposure to adverse conditions can be, but are not limited to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, herbal aromas, airborne particles, grease, and chemical substances.. 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.

production associate

Work Shift:
Day
Pay Type:
Hourly
Hourly Rate (if applicable):
$21.15
Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):
N/A
JOB OVERVIEW:
Are you looking for a position where a full-40 hour work week isn’t ideal? Do you desire balancing another career, school or possibly another life event(s) with a part-time job on the side? The part-time, Flex Team Member opportunity with Blue Diamond Growers may be your answer. This Flex Team Member opportunity will provide you the experience to work 29 hours per week (maximum) , be part of the world’s largest almond manufacturer in the world and work with a collaborative, engaged team at our Sacramento or Salida sites!
The flex worker general laborer position will provide general labor where work is needed in the manufacturing area of the plant. May be required to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by supervisor. Maintains product quality by recognizing and understanding customer specifications, defective product, packets and/or packaging. Maintain and adhere to Blue Diamond HACCP processes and auditing, Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and safety practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs a variety of labor functions that may include any or all the following:
Must understand and adhere to Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP processes and auditing, Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and safety practices.
Maintains product quality by recognizing and understanding customer specifications, defective products, packets and/or packaging.
Maintain a clean work environment to ensure the team and product are safe from debris or obstacles. May be required to perform sanitation work in their designated work area and on specified lines.
Required to meet output standards, schedules, and deadlines designated by supervisor.
Must handle material to include packing product into containers, sealing containers, and clean up as required.
Follow work rotations schedules and handle material of various weights and dimensions.
Manually removes non-specified almond kernels and foreign material from product while moving on a conveyer belt. Collects and logs all “pick-out” from sorting belts.
Manually remove packets from moving conveyor belts. Ensure only quality product is processed.
Must be able to understand customer specifications and material handling functions to include putting packets into displays and containers, sealing containers, palletizing, and clean-up as directed.
Must be able to lift and move seasonings, fibers and finished products of various weight up to 50 lbs.
Must have the ability to recognize almond quality, defective packets and remove. Essential to have hand and eye coordination. Occasionally performs audits and document findings.
May be required to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by supervisor.
Works under general supervision and receives assignments from supervisors, leads and line operator.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum level of education required.
N/A
Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience.
N/A
Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g., Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.)
Good math and communication skills are needed for the position.
Production Associate team members are expected to pay attention to detail, identify problems and assist in solving. Position incorporates generalist concept and accomplishment of minor maintenance and housekeeping is expected.
Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable)
N/A
Other job requirements (e.g., certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.)
Overtime as necessary is a requirement to the performance of this position.
Work schedule may include working rotating schedules to support 5 days working for 7 days coverage.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs occasionally up to 3 hours during shift.
LOTO training and certification may be required
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.)
Previous Food Manufacturing experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to communicate with others and regularly climb stairs. On shift employee is constantly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position may require employee to work around loud energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials for extended periods of time. Exposure to adverse conditions can be, but are not limited to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, herbal aromas, airborne particles, grease, and chemical substances. Team member safety is very important to us and more information is available through Blue Diamond Health and Safety.

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. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide
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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

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