• This position will report to the: Sr. Manager 
• Travel Requirement: None
• FLSA Status:  Hourly Non-Exempt
• Shift: 2ndShift
• Employment Category: Full-Time

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE. 

Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice. 

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,300 employees. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE 

The Sr. Production Worker is responsible for coaching, training, and developing current and newly assigned production workers. The ideal candidate will aid the supervisors in various production functions: quality assurance, safety, packing, stacking, tying, wrapping, and labeling of finished goods.

• Responsible for training new employees on proper lifting techniques, stacking, tying and packing techniques

• Provide employees monthly safety and ergonomic training

• Will assist supervisors in the department’s quality assurance by ensuring verification of proper material handling, use of GMPs and PPE

• Responsible for the verification of product management: code dates, proper material usage and procedures as assigned in the SOS

• Responsible for proper pallet stacking patterns and properly labeling of finished goods

• Stack and palletize 50 pounds bags, ensure these are on the correct pallet

• Operate a pneumatic staple gun

• Wrap and tape loaded pallets

• Complete other related duties as assigned or directed by the Supervisor

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Required Qualifications: 

• Ability to use the equipment tools used to perform the job

• Meet the company performance standards for the job

• Ability to work as a team and follow instructions

• Basic mathematical skills

• Ability to perform all job functions safely

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Three to six months previous experience in a production facility

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Physical Demands: 

• Environmental exposure –cold/wet conditions (40 ° or below), heat (95 ° or above)

• Material exposure-moving mechanical parts

• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles and vibrations

• Must be able to lift/push-pull/carry up to 50lbs

• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

WHAT WE OFFER 

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

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D 
• Voluntary Life and AD&D 
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 

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 Farms 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 an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: bolthousefreshtalentacquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.