Harvest Operator Harvest 1st Shift

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 22

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE ROLE:

This position will report to the: Assistant Manager
Travel requirements: 100% 75% of time in non-local areas and 25% in local areas
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Shift: 1st
Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
Pay Range: $20.00 to $22.00

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

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 1600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915 we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots and today we are one of North Americas 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 1600 employees.

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Harvest Operator will drive and operate one or more farm machines such as tractors trucks and harvesters to perform specified farm activity. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of tasks using tractors mainly loading carrots into a set of field trailers.

Use heavy equipment tractor and loads sets of double trailers with carrots with an acceptable loading weight to be delivered to the processing plant
Assist Harvest Foreman in general mechanical repairs of equipment
Hitch soil conditioning implement such as plow or harrow to tractor and operate tractor and towed implement to furrow and grade soil
Drive tractor and operate designated towed machine such as seed drill or manure spreader to plant fertilize dust and spray crops
Prepare harvesting machine by adjusting speeds of cutters blowers and conveyors and height of cutting head or depth of digging blades according to type height weight and condition of crop being harvested and contour of terrain
Attach towed or mounted-type harvesting machine to tractor or drive self-propelled harvesting machine to cut pull up dig thresh clean chop bag or bundle crops such as sod vine fruits or livestock feed
Move switches pull levers and turn knobs and wheels to activate and regulate mechanisms
Refuel engine lubricate machine parts and monitor machine operations to ensure optimum performance
Drive truck to haul materials supplies or harvested crops to designated locations
Load and unload containers of materials and products on trucks trailers or railcars by hand or driving forklift truck mix specified materials and dump solutions powders or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery
Operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks such as husking shelling threshing and ginning

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two to three years previous experience as a tractor driver
Ability to work 75% of time in non-local areas and 25% in local areas
Valid California driver license and clean driving record

Required Skills and Abilities:

Possess mechanical aptitude.
Detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform routine tractor and harvester maintenance.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good mathematical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

One to two years previous experience in farm environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May be required to sit or stand for an extended period of times during work period
Environmental exposure- seasonal outdoor temperatures cold/wet (40 Fahrenheit or below). hot humid(95 Fahrenheit or above) conditions and darkened conditions
Material exposure moving mechanical parts.
Occasional exposure to noise dust fumes gases airborne particles and vibrations.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to ascend and descend ladders scaffolding using 3-point contact on a regular basis when assigned to perform work duties
Material exposure- machine/truck vibrations moving mechanical parts and cutting device.

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

1st Shift - (6:00AM - 6:30PM); Days and hours for this position will vary and be based on Harvest schedule.

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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: 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.

1st Shift - (6:00AM - 6:30PM); Days and hours for this position will vary and be based on Harvest schedule.

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