Job Description

THE ROLE:  

• This position will report to the: Maintenance Manager 
• Travel Requirement: None 
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly
• Shift: 2nd shift 2pm-10:30pm
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular    
• Pay Range: $26-$33/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 Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing technical maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting malfunctions, following diagrams, sketches, equipment manuals, and manufacturing instructions, and installations with two beverage plants, a salad dressing plant, a concentrate plant, IQF plant, and a fiber plant. Maintenance Technician is responsible for following all food safety, quality practices, and all work safety guidelines.

 

JOB DUTIES: 

• Locate source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Help verify spare parts inventories for plant equipment
• Troubleshoot major and minor malfunctions in plant equipment
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Communicate with production management all equipment readiness
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Help develop preventive and predictive plans to increase overall equipment effectiveness
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of assigned responsibilities
• Exercise good judgment by performing work safely and in conformance with regulatory agencies as well as company standards
• Perform manual labor in the execution of repairs and preventive maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Basic Aseptic operations and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment (i.e. Krones, Packaging, Palletizers and Blow Molders 
• Motors, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic tools, heat exchangers, fluid systems, steam systems, refrigeration, decanters, evaporators, and basic electronics instrumentation, PLC’s
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices/precautions
• Food Quality and Safety program details and responsibilities
• Read and understand equipment and technical manuals
• Communicate clearly and concisely

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:    

• Trade or technical school is highly desired
• 3 years of related experience preferred

 

Physical Demands:    

• Ability to climb, bend and stretch
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, gases, inclement weather, cold storage temperatures
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

 

 

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: [email protected] 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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