What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crush Operator position at ADAMS VEGETABLE OILS INC?
About Adams Group
Adams Group is a fifth-generation, family-owned specialty food company built on over 110 years of a simple but powerful belief: good food starts with good people. Founded on the principle of doing the right thing, we've grown to become the most trusted provider of high-quality specialty grains, oils, and seeds—delivering quality ingredients from seed to shelf.
Rooted in trusted farmer partnerships and vertically integrated operations, we combine agricultural expertise with intentional innovation to deliver specialty at scale. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and integrity isn't just what we do—it's who we are.
Our Legacy of Innovation
While we stay true to our values, our success across five generations comes from our entrepreneurial spirit and ability to adapt to the needs of a changing food landscape. Embodying the spirit of California, we push boundaries, pioneer new standards, and create better-for-all alternatives that nourish people from infancy to adulthood.
More Than a Job—A Purpose
At Adams Group, we offer more than careers; we offer the opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Whether you're producing high-quality ingredients, supporting sustainable practices, or building trusted relationships across our global network, your work helps nourish lives and communities across generations.
We care deeply for our people, build strong relationships with our partners, deliver consistently for our customers, and enrich the communities we serve. Together, we're elevating industry standards and making a lasting impact on the world.
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Come be part of a legacy where good starts with you. At Adams Group, you don't just have a career—you have a legacy.
Our Core Values
At Adams Group, we live by five core values that guide everything we do:
- Quality in all we do
- Doing the right thing
- Building relationships for shared success
- Adapting to change
- Leaving the world better than we found it
New hires will train on day shift until certified, then transition to a rotating monthly schedule that includes one month on day shift, one month on swing shift, and one month on night shift
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Operating equipment and technology tools throughout the facility which may include filters, grinders, mixers,etc
Collecting product samples & supervising tank levels, utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary
Manufacturing products to ensure that they meet specifications
Interacting regularly with peers & management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused
environment
Maintain daily shift reports
Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
Understanding and adhering to all safety policies & procedures
Maintaining a safe & clean work environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Previous experience in an industrial environment preferred
Ability to follow policies & procedures
Must be proficient in reading, speaking, and writing in English for the purpose of record keeping, safety and quality training processes & communicating business related information
Demonstrated ability to work in a team & safety environment
Some mechanical background including the ability to recognize signs of operational failure
Basic computer skills
Position Requirements:
New hires will train on day shift until certified, then transition to a rotating shift schedule that includes day, swing, and night shifts
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet & above)
Good written & verbal communications skills
Strong problem solving & analytical skills
Must be self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
Must be willing and able to work rotating shift
Overtime will be required both as part of the normal schedule & to provide coverage as needed
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