Production Worker

• This position will report to the: Supervisor
• Travel Requirement: None
• Location: Bakersfield, CA.
• FLSA Status: Hourly - Non-Exempt.
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $17.00 to $19.00/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 (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok ) and Evolution Fresh (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok).

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE:

The Production Worker will be responsible for packaging and stocking boxes onto a pallet while maintaining a clean work area. The ideal candidate will be positive, willing to work hard and react quickly under pressure.

• Packaging and stocking salad boxes onto a pallet in an organized manner
• Perform quality checks on product to ensure proper and accurate labeling
• Replace the rejection bin as necessary
• Maintain the work area clean and free of debris to ensure a safe working environment
• Responsible for maintaining open communication with coworkers to inform them of any unusual or potentially dangerous findings within or around the department
• Assist in other areas of the facility as business needs require
• Responsible for assisting the equipment operators as needs arise
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have High School/GED or one to two years’ experience in related field or combination of both education and experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Ability to work as a team and follow instructions
• Must be able to use or learn to use the equipment and tools used to perform the job
• Participate in company orientation and training
• Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times, weekends and required overtime when needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working on a production line in a food/beverage company
• 1 year of experience in a production environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Environmental exposure to wet and humid conditions
• Material exposure- moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Must be able to lift/push-pull/carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time
• Exposure to extreme cold temperatures (34 degrees or below)

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

• 1st Shift 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday through Sunday with rotating days off, 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@bolthouse.com 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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