Position: Line Inspector (1st shift)
Department: Quality
Reports To: Team Lead
Salary Type: Non-Exempt
Location: Irwindale, CA
Pay: $19.50 an hour
Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact.
Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions.
Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally.
Position Summary:
The line inspector is a key position within our manufacturing plants and supports our production team leads as they drive production to the highest safety, quality and efficiency standards.This position is exposed to multiple refrigerated areas within production.Position responsible for performing finished goods checks.
Key Responsibilities: Follows GMP/PPE, Safety guidelines Follow & maintain HACCP & Sanitation guidelines & processes Understands yield standards Works safely around moving equipment & conveyors in wet environment Completes product change over tasks Weigh bowls using scales Scheduling Adherence Maintain a safe work environment Conducts the following checks (bowl label, code dates, lot verification, composition, gas, seal, temperature) Comply with SQF Regulatory Programs Maintains a clean work area Machine set-up and operation (computer, gas machine, fish tanks) Basic machine troubleshooting Conduct metal detector verifications Verifies product meets quality standards for size and color without having foreign objects or defects Perform equipment adjustments, equipment center lining, and pre-flight start up inspections. Four equipment related skills for operators:Ability to detect abnormalities, ability to correct abnormalities and restore functioning,ability to set optimum equipment conditions, ability to maintain optimal equipment conditions Audits production lines for USDA compliance Follow & enforce the 5S Methodology Maintain tools & equipment as delimited by the 5S marking Minimum Qualifications:Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math. Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment. Comprehension of basic math Ability to work independently and in a fast paced team environment. GED/High School Diploma. Ability to multitask Ability to understand plant KPIs (production, quality & safety) Physical Work Envioronment / Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to perform repetitive movements (i.e., scooping condiments into salad bowls). The associate regularly works near morning mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Ability to move about within a fast paced environment in/outside of facility, and traverse between maintenance shop & production floor. Ability to frequestnly move, push or carry items up to 50 lbs. Exposed to a cold & wet environment of 34 degrees. Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions. Must be able to exchange accurate information through frequent Must be able to detect, identify, inspect, observe and assess surroundings.
Bonduelle Fresh Americas does not require employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated and/or boostered at this time, but does require disclosure of vaccination status and supporting documents. Bonduelle Fresh Americas reserves the right to modify any internal policies, including safety policies, as needed and in compliance with all applicable laws.
Bonduelle Fresh Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to veterans and individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process and employment. If you need assistance, please contact us at 626-856-8686 or ******.