THE ROLE: 

• This position will report to the: Shift Manager 
• Travel Requirement: None 
• FLSA Status:  Hourly Non-Exempt 
• Shift: Rotating 
• Employment Category: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $22.50 - $29.00

INGENUITY GROWS GOOD.

Guided by its purpose — Ingenuity Grows Good —Bolthouse Farms is recognized as a leader in growing, manufacturing, and distributing high quality, nutrient dense branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and headquartered in Bakersfield, California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. and manufactures the No. 1 premium refrigerated branded beverage in U.S. retail. Bolthouse Farms is made up of farm and food fanatics who work every day to serve Our Land, Our People, and All People. Visit Bolthouse Farms or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to learn more.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE 

The Automation Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting machinery malfunctions, isolating the problems and applying solutions that will minimize downtime and maximize production. The ideal candidate will be working with an engineer or supervisor to make modifications, followed up with testing for system performance and stability.

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for answering trouble calls to maintain maximum uptime for all packaging equipment
• Responsible for the design and test of system prototypes based on the engineer’s design
• Responsible for reviewing manuals and following diagrams to isolate and repair problems on machinery
• Maintains cue track documentation and participates in cue track rotation
• Responsible for troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic processes of both automation and manual equipment in order to support production needs
• Inspects and maintains electronic, hydraulic and motorized equipment and systems
• Controls machines and processes by using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
• Responsible for updating maintenance and inspection records and following up with the Shift Manager
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by conforming to all established safety policies and procedures
• Develop a thorough knowledge of automation department equipment specific to the production in order to operate it safely
• Use drawings, sketches, specs, charts and tables to locate machinery in order to determine requirements, machine movement requirements and identify spare and repair parts
• Determine preventative maintenance schedules and machine capabilities to optimize them
• Identify issues and react appropriately, including bringing long-term downtime or urgent quality issues to the Shift Manager.
• Work independently to perform minor equipment improvement on projects to reduce downtime, improve quality and reduce overall costs for the operation of the equipment
• Responsible for maintaining a record of worked performed on different components
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Additional Required Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with proven skills in mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting

• Prefer the candidate to be bilingual English/Spanish

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in all types of environments such as but not limited to; small, high, or wet conditions
• Must be able to see the varies colors of wires
• Environmental exposure- cold/wet conditions (40 ° or below)

• Material exposure-moving mechanical parts

• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles and vibrations

• During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that certain “non-essential worker” personnel may at times store consumer-facing materials (including, but not limited to, EADs, coupons, promotional materials, etc.) offsite from Company locations, such as at associates’ homes or in vehicles. All such consumer-facing materials must be maintained in a smoke-free and secure workplace environment.

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: TalentAcquisition@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.

Hours: Rotating (6am – 6PM) When business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory