Packaging Operator

Job Description

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Shift Supervisor
• Location: Torrance, CA
• Travel Requirements: None
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range:$20.00-$23.00

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.

The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit www.generousbrands.com.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Packaging Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining beverage packaging equipment used in bottling and canning operations. This position ensures products are produced efficiently, meet quality standards, and comply with all food safety, quality, and safety requirements.

JOB DUTIES:

Equipment Operation

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions
• Operate fillers, seamers, cappers, labelers, packers, case packers, palletizers, conveyors, and depalletizers.
• Perform start-up, operation, monitoring, and shutdown activities.
• Conduct product and package changeovers.
• Make minor equipment adjustments to maintain performance.

Quality Assurance

• Perform quality checks, including fill levels, labels, coding, and package integrity.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements.

Production Performance

• Meet production, efficiency, and downtime goals.
• Assist with troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

Safety and Sanitation

• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Perform sanitation activities according to established procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Aptitude to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Adept of teamwork and competence to follow instructions
• Capability to use required tools to perform job duties
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules which includes weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Pro-active mindset with the ability to apply common sense and sound judgment under minimal supervision
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Beverage, food, bottling, or canning experience highly desirable.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

• Environmental exposure to wet and humid conditions
• Material exposure, moving mechanical parts and equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks etc)
• 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

• Exposure to extreme cold temperatures (34° F degrees or below)

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

• 2nd Shift (11:30 AM- 8:00 PM) Monday through Sunday with rotating days off, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandator

WHAT WE OFFER plus more!

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Gym Membership Discounts

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 accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, 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].

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

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

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2nd 11:30am-8:00pm Monday - Sunday; Weekends, overtime, holidays, and/or rotating shift and day off schedules may be mandatory based on business and departmental needs