Operations research analyst Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

THE ROLE: R&D Technician

• This position will report to the: Sr. Scientist
• Travel Requirement: 0%
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st shift
• Employment Category: Full Time- Regular
• Pay Range: $24.50-$30/hr.

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh - is the premier, cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their high-quality Açaí beverages.

Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms – Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the “World’s Largest Beverage Start-Up.”

Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA & Chicago, IL.

You can connect with our brands on their socials - Bolthouse Farms (, and ) and Evolution Fresh (, and ).

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

This position is an entry level Technician position for the Bolthouse Farms Research & Development team based in Bakersfield, CA. This position requires a highly motivated, innovative, and organized candidate with strong communication and technical skills. The Technician will support numerous R&D projects with laboratory, pilot plant, and production scale experiments under the guidance of R&D Scientists. A background in Science or Engineering with experience in food process/product development preferred.

• Support daily pilot plant operations with cleaning, sanitizing, processing, and clean up
• Support pilot plant operations to ensure product and process specifications are met
• Conduct trials in the pilot plant or manufacturing facility to assess manufacturing capability
• Assist with experimental design to support pilot scale troubleshooting
• Support projects with laboratory analytical work
• Provide technical assistance to cross functional team members when necessary
• Support data management, documentation, and specifications
• Balance multiple project initiatives simultaneously and be flexible to changing directions
• Support general laboratory organization and function

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• General knowledge of food processing equipment and technologies
• General knowledge of ingredients and food systems
• Organizational and planning skills. Can execute timelines with guidance, that contain primary as well as contingency plans
• Good problem-solving skills. Can determine with guidance the root cause of a problem and execute effectively on solutions.
• Excellent communication skills - oral, written, presentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, builds effective working relationship at all levels
• Highly effective team player; willing to contribute in a wide variety of areas
• Develop awareness of industry developments and pursue ingredient, product or technology advances for application to new and innovative product initiatives.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and seek creative solutions when necessary
• Knowledge of experimental design
• Computer skills include Excel, Word, Power Point, database and internet tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-year experience in field preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work environment includes office, kitchen, pilot plant and manufacturing locations.
• Must be available to travel to various customers/suppliers and production facilities
• Ability to walk or stand up to three-quarters of the workday. Physical ability to handle weights of approximately fifty pounds

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

• 1st shift, Monday through Friday, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory

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 Generous Brands 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@ for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Generous Brands does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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1st shift (8am-5pm) Monday through Friday, when business requires overtime will be mandatory.