What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weighmaster-Warehouse Shipping-Shift 3 position at Bolthouse Fresh Foods?
The Role
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role
The Weighmaster is tasked with the responsibility of weighing trucks upon their arrival and departure from the facility, directing inbound traffic, inputting truck and trailer specifics into Red Prairie, and communicating any operational concerns to the Shipping Office personnel. This position entails managing the flow of incoming and outgoing vehicles, shipments, and containers through the scale house, with a focus on customer interaction.
Job Duties
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Shift 3rd– 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.
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.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
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 Fresh Foods 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 accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.
Recruitment Agencies
Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Shift 3rd– 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.
- This position will report to: Supervisor
- Travel requirements: N/A
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Shift: 3rd
- Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
- Pay Range: $16.50 - $18.00
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role
The Weighmaster is tasked with the responsibility of weighing trucks upon their arrival and departure from the facility, directing inbound traffic, inputting truck and trailer specifics into Red Prairie, and communicating any operational concerns to the Shipping Office personnel. This position entails managing the flow of incoming and outgoing vehicles, shipments, and containers through the scale house, with a focus on customer interaction.
Job Duties
- Oversee inventory management and coordinate all shipping and receiving activities.
- Weigh trucks upon entry and exit, while monitoring and directing incoming facility traffic.
- Accurately input truck and trailer details into Red Prairie.
- Report any issues or discrepancies to Shipping Office staff.
- Communicate with customers and vendors regarding products, materials, and services.
- Operate scale house computer systems to capture weight data for all inbound and outbound shipments.
- Guide visitors, customers, and delivery drivers to the South Guard House as needed.
- Log all incoming loads into the inventory system.
- Collaborate with Warehouse personnel to confirm truck arrivals at yard or dock doors.
- Measure and document scale loads following established procedures.
- Weigh customer trucks entering and exiting the facility.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Identify and immediately report any security breaches to the appropriate personnel.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support business operations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School/GED or one to two years’ experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
- 1-2 years previous experience in logistics environment
- Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.
- Consistently punctual with a strong attendance record and the ability to work well with others.
- Capable of performing duties with minimal supervision.
- Possesses basic math and computer proficiency.
- Able to use sound judgment and follow written and verbal instructions effectively.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Moderate computer proficiency.
- Basic math skills.
- Experience communicating with both internal teams and external customers.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Red Prairie, and JD Edwards.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all employees and management personnel.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Experience in trucking or in an industrial yard environment.
- Environmental exposure - cold/wet conditions (40° Fahrenheit or below); will work in the warehouse building as well as ALL facilities (indoor and outdoor).
- Material exposure – moving mechanical parts
- Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basis when assigned to perform work duties in Main Shipping area.
- Ability to use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, and handle scanning objects in one position or in a repetitive motion for an extended period of time.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Shift 3rd– 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.
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
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
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 Fresh Foods 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 accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.
Recruitment Agencies
Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Shift 3rd– 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.
Salary : $17 - $18