Machine Operator

3/16/2026

This role ensures that raw product processing, product packaging, case, and pallet configurations conform to established standards for Evolution Fresh. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining downstream secondary equipment, inspecting product appearance, and maintaining scheduled production throughput to meet team goals.

Salary

25 - 28 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Our story begins in 1915 in Grant, Michigan where the Bolthouse family started farming vegetables. When William Herman Bolthouse took over the farm from his parents in 1938, he expanded and focused on the production and distribution of carrots. By 1950, Bolthouse Farms was a leading carrot supplier in the Midwest known for flavor and quality. In 1973, a second facility in Bakersfield, California was opened where year-round production was possible allowing broader distribution. In the 1990s, Bolthouse Farms brought a breakthrough product to the marketplace. Frustrated with the waste in the carrot business, a local Bolthouse Farms grower peeled and cut “ugly” carrots into pieces and sold them in bags. With that simple act, baby carrots were born, transforming the entire industry. Baby carrots seemed to make Americans eat more carrots, helping to double carrot consumption in the U.S. in the decade after they were introduced. For more than a century, Bolthouse Farms has been known as the innovation leader in growing and distributing carrots and high-quality, innovative branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and still headquartered in Bakersfield in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. Guided by our vision – Plants Powering People – we produce and sell super-premium juices, smoothies, café beverages, protein shakes, functional beverages and premium refrigerated dressings all under the Bolthouse Farms® brand name.

About the Role

THE ROLE:

This position will report to the: Shift Supervisor
Travel Requirement: N/A
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Hourly, Full-Time Regular
Pay Range: $25.00 to $28.00/hr.

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

This job contributes to Evolution Fresh success by ensuring that raw product processing, product packaging, case and pallet configurations conform to established standards. Models and acts in accordance with Evolution Fresh guiding principles.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Operates and maintains downstream secondary equipment.
Measures, weighs, and counts products and materials; removes completed or defective products or materials, placing them in specified areas.
Loads products and materials into package processing equipment.
Marks and labels containers, container tags, or products.
Inspects product packaging, containers, and materials to ensure that appearance, seals, and labels conform to established standards.
Ensures that cases and pallets are configured safely and in accordance with standards.
Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Cleans machinery, containers, materials, or work areas using cleaning solutions, sweeps floors and empties trash.
Maintains scheduled production throughput to meet team goals for reliability and budget standards.
Completes required documentation.
Uses wrapping machines, Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and other equipment to prepare pallets of product for movement.
Demonstrates and understands safety as a core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same.
Understands and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out).
Supports food safety, legality, and quality programs.
Support EHS / Safety culture.
Maintains product quality through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools.
Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Evolution Fresh Mission & Values.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to understand and work in accordance with safety, quality, and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures.
Basic math skills.
Strong oral and written communication, organizational and problem solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions and follow instructions.
Knowledge of mechanical/automated machines and tools
Willingness to learn, follow safety protocols, and adapt to change in a team-based environment.
Reliable attendance and schedule flexibility, including potential shift changes, weekends, and overtime as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma/GED or one to two years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 1 year of experience in a production or distribution environment, including manual and automated packaging operations.
Ability to perform quality tests and accurately collect, record, and analyze operational and quality metrics using manual and automated systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventative Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e., BRC, and/or SQF).
Troubleshooting skills and lockout/tagout certified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 55 lbs. in an occasional manner.
Must be able to grasp with fingers and hand for extended periods of time in a repetitive motion.
Must be able to use 3-points of contact when climbing or descending stairs.
Must be able to stoop, bend at knees, and/or crouch in a repetitive manner.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work in environmental exposure including, but not limited to, freezer and noisy, cold, wet, or humid conditions of 34°F or below.
Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic, and/or caustic chemicals.
Occasional material exposure to moving mechanical parts and equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.).

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

2nd Shift (3:00pm to 11:30pm); Weekends, overtime, holidays, and/or rotating shift and day off schedules may be mandatory based on business and departmental needs.

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 talentacquisition@bolthouse.com.

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 Shift (3:00pm to 11:30pm); Weekends, overtime, holidays, and/or rotating shift and day off schedules may be mandatory based on business and departmental needs.

Key Skills

Equipment OperationMaintenanceMeasuringWeighingCountingLabelingInspectionSafety ComplianceCleaningDocumentationWrapping MachinesPowered Industrial TrucksQuality TestingProblem SolvingCommunicationAdaptability