Manzana Products Co, Inc Hiring for Machine Operators- 1st Shift Full Time

Manzana Products Co., Inc. is a historic apple cannery nestled in Sebastopol’s Green Valley. For over 90 years, apple sauce, apple juice, and apple cider vinegar have been produced in this little corner of the world.

Manzana specializes in producing high-quality organic products made with Fresh USDA Organic Apples, not from concentrate. Our Organic Apples are harvested and processed right here in the USA.

Manzana offers eligible employees Kaiser coverage — 100% employer-paid + $2.00 Shift Differential per hour for working 2nd shift hours!

We are growing!! Currently looking for a Machine Operator for 1st Shift. The Machine Operator position is responsible for maintaining the functionality of their line machine during production while completing documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn and understand the daily operator procedure forms; properly fill out and sign off on these forms on a daily basis.
• Learn the time frames given for each batch and utilize the time efficiently to assure that the job is done correctly and on time.
• Use personal protective equipment as required for each task performed.
• Maintain a record of utility tools used and return them cleaned and properly store the tools after job duties have been completed.
• Understands how to check the ingredients:
• Description of Ingredient used.
• Name of the supplier.
• Confirmation of the expiration date.
• Inspection of ingredients for mold/yeast.
• Learn how to weigh each ingredient accordingly using a scale.
• Be able to perform quality checks pertaining to acidity levels by performing pH tests and be able to just the acidity level accordingly.
• Be able to follow Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Maintain designated area cleaned and organized.
• Responsible for establishing priorities and working independently without direct supervision.
• Follows all Manzana Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Follow safety rules, including those relating to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. The employee must be flexible with these hours.
• Manzana Food Products charges all employees with the responsibility to fully participate in all company policy and program initiatives for Food Safety, Food Quality, and Food Defense; each employee, no matter their position or job function serves a key role in contributing to safe, quality food.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent

Knowledge:

• Must have a basic mechanical knowledge working with tools, scales, and pumps.
• Be able to Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide.

Skills:

• The ability to work at high temperatures and learn how to use steam valves and kettles.
• The ability to work from a ladder or platform in a safe manner.
• The ability to work inside small, confined spaces.
• The ability to identify and any quality deviations.
• The ability to learn multiple jobs and the proper procedures for performing these jobs.
• The ability to work both independently and within a team.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties stated above, the employee is frequently required to walk on wet floors, go up and down ladders, set up batches using the required ingredients, handle utility tools, and work in wet and warm environments. The employee must have the ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must have the ability to push and pull heavy equipment such as pumps, manual pallet jacks, etc. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential demands of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy forklift traffic, and work that must be performed in damp environments. The employee will be working around heavy equipment and must be able to wear the required PPE in conditions that may be very hot, very cold, and/or very humid. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, i.e. steam noise. The work environment is subject to many of the above-described conditions on a day-to-day basis. It is essential to be able to perform all job functions while in the presence of these conditions.

Why Manzana?

• We have been in business for nearly 100 years!
• We make quality, organic apple products that we are proud to put into the world.
• We invest in our employees and want them to succeed long-term by offering opportunities to grow.
• We respect, value, and work to protect the environment.
• We offer a respectful work environment and encourage employees to respect and appreciate each other.

Company Benefits:

• Generous employee health benefits, fully funded by Manzana
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Ongoing Employee Appreciation: Gifts, BBQ’s, Ice Cream parties, etc
• Opportunities to learn new skills and expand your career
• Excellent Employee Referral Program – earn gift cards
• Amazing discounts on Organic Apple Sauce, Juice, & Vinegar products
• Participate in fun community and local events

Please apply via this posting. We are looking forward to meeting you!

A background check, including a drug screen is required for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift