Sr. Machine Operator

Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $31.75/hr

• This position will report to the:
  Supervisor
• Travel Requirement:
  None
• Location:
  
  Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st shift 7:00AM - 3:30PM
• Employment Category:
  Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $28.00-$31.75/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, visit

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

This job contributes to Evolution Fresh success by operating packaging machinery in conformance with specifications. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Models and acts in accordance with Evolution Fresh guiding principles.

• Coaches and mentors machine operators to ensure their development and understanding of current and new technology
• Serves as a training mentor and assesses training needs of machine operators providing feedback to the supervisor
• Analyzes system tracking tools to identify process opportunities. Compiles data and identifies trends to support maintenance in continuous improvement efforts
• Reviews daily staffing schedule and provides feedback to supervisor
• Ensures that package appearance, labeling, seals, case, and pallet configurations comply with product specifications and quality standards
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Operates packaging equipment with safety guards and switches in place and follows all safety procedures and regulations
• Oversees team execution of master sanitation schedule
• Serves as subject matter expert for all roasting plant production packaging equipment
• Supports cost reduction goals by identifying and acting upon potential roadblocks and process improvements to reduce downtime, scrap and product not meeting quality specifications
• Uses vendor resources for troubleshooting and learning opportunities
• 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
• 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

• High School/GED or one to two years’ experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
• Operating manual and automated packaging equipment (3 years)
• Performing quality tests using analytical tools (2 years)
• Regulated food manufacturing environment (2 years)
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot machine failures and make minor adjustments (2 years)

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications, and safety standards
• Ability to work with a diverse team environment
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures
• Ability to repair significant mechanical issues on machines and systems
• Experience conducting quality tests and analyzing…