Instrumentation Technician chez Generous Brands

• This position will report to the: Assistant Manager
• Travel Requirement: None 
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly
• Shift: 1st shift 6am-230pm
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular    
• Pay Range: $29-$36.00/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 primary function of this position is to test, maintain, and repair equipment and systems utilized by production to ensure adherence to established performance levels and product quality. The Instrumentation Technician will monitor and control operating activities and perform maintenance and repairs as necessary.

JOB DUTIES: 

•    Assist with inventory control of spare parts for plant equipment

•    Assist in managing and reducing repair costs

•    Ensure assigned work assignments are completed accurately

•    Responsible for opening/closing assigned work orders for repairs

•    Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, verifies and adjust calibration

•    Tests a wide variety of industrial instrumentation that record, indicate, control and regulate level, flow, pressure, temperature, position and water analysis

•    Troubleshoots telemetry and process controller hardware

•    Proactively maintains a functional knowledge of the operation of the telemetry system software and hardware

•    Cleans, lubricates, verifies and adjust calibration as conditions of all metering control instruments as indicated

•    Lay out, install and place into service new metering controlling and recording devices, verifies calibration as required, and extend or connect related electrical circuits when needed

•    Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR   

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Experience in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word and Access

•    Proven reliable work history

Additional Required Qualifications:    

•    Possesses mechanical aptitude

•    Effective communication/interpersonal skills 

•    Ability to interact with a diverse employee population and with internal/external customers in an effective, professional manner 

•    Proficient at analyzing and interpreting common /technical journals, and legal documents

•    Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, proactively resolve challenges in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Preferred Qualifications:    

•    Prior working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations

•    Knowledge of database software, Intranet and Internet software, Maintenance Management System (MMS) 

Physical Demands:    

•    Ability to lift and/or move 50+ lbs.

•    Occasional exposure to cold (34 degrees) or sub-zero temperatures

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: 661-366-7200 for additional support and guidance.