Job Summary: The oil roaster operator is responsible for oil roasting operations and meeting daily productivity goals. Job Description: Responsibilities: Responsible for set up, operational adjustments to production equipment and monitoring equipment to ensure that quality, quantity standards and production standards are met. Employee must understand requirements and systems used to maintain product quality, production schedules and ordering materials. Makes corrective decisions in which directly impact oil roasting operations. Required to collect, measure, graph and catalog cost variances, spillage, down time and foreign material, production and product information. Enters data into a PC. Conducts analysis and prepares reports of product and production findings, and equipment status. Ensure adequate supplies of raw materials, including seasonings. Order cooking materials from 1st floor. Must understand Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP process and auditing, Good Manufacturing Practices. May be able to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by supervisor. Wash cook bins as needed. Perform inventory functions. Performs various Quality tests and sampling. Take used oil samples to lab daily. Load and unload oil trucks. Required to perform minor maintenance and sanitation. Must accomplish general clean up, including breaking down tri-walls. Required to operate a forklift/transporter. Directs and coordinates activities of crew assigned to lines. Responsible for organizing break relief for the laborers and sorters. Required Minimum Qualifications: Position requires knowledge of machine operation to keep machinery and equipment operating. Must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to interpret and accomplish tasks and directives described in complex technical, administrative, professional and company guidelines. Must be able to work under limited supervision. Operator will receive guidelines from supervisor/lead operator but is expected to decide what actions to take when handling all but the most unusual task. Must regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and work schedules. Must have basic math skills. Work consists of a wide range of tasks requiring a high level of problem solving skills that result in solutions from several alternatives. Must have basic PC skills. Must help maintain product quality while meeting output standards and be able to work overtime as necessary. Operator will be exposed to adverse conditions such as heat, noise and a wet work environment. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Machine operating experience preferred Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent. Blue Diamond promotes a safe and healthy work environment, and in doing so, we will perform background and drug tests for each candidate who accepts a position with our team. Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Education: High School/GED (Required) Other Job Details: Work Shift: Grave Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $30.35 Exempt Salary Range (if applicable): N/A Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! 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. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About Blue Diamond 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 supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is 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.