Position: Machine Operator 4, 1st shift 

Department: Production, Salads

Reports To: Salads Team Lead 

Salary Type: Non-exempt

Location: Irwindale, CA 

Pay: $20.25 an hour 

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact

Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. 

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions. 

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally.

Position Summary:

The Machine Operator 4 position requires work exposure in multiple areas in our refrigerated production environment. The PMO 1 is specifically responsible for operating the packaging equipment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, SQF, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
• Complete pre-flight and shut down procedures. Set up the bagger (Hayssen) per bag specifications.
• Maintain equipment and quality (bag and contents). Perform preventative maintenance of the equipment (Program Bagger and scales, etc.) when necessary. 
• Conduct quality inspections, visual checks of defect, FO’s, size, color, quality, etc.
• Manage and reduce waste (product giveaway) by use of scale system. Establish Bagged Salad Efficiency (Production rates and BPM). 
• Certify the bag meets product and order specifications numbers by visual checks of lot numbers and code dates. 
• Validate quality of the bag (air testing, seals, code date, weight, nitrogen, volume, etc.) 
• Lift/carry forming tubes and film roll and adjust to bagger equipment (50 lbs). 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and speak English; basic math skills.
• Ability to be cross trained and multi-task in multiple positions. 
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• GED/High School Diploma.

Physical Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas does not require employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated and/or boostered at this time, but does require disclosure of vaccination status and supporting documents. Bonduelle Fresh Americas reserves the right to modify any internal policies, including safety policies, as needed and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to veterans and individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process and employment. If you need assistance, please contact us at 626-856-8686 or bfa-info@bonduelle.com.