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RTE Operator - Entry

Blue Diamond Growers
United States, California, Salida
Mar 25, 2026
Work Shift: Grave Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $32.00 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A JOB OVERVIEW: The RTE Operator - Entry develops the skill and ability required to operate critical manufacturing equipment that meets quality compliance with national food safety regulations. Under direct supervision, learns operational processes necessary to achieve production goals, targets, and opportunities for the entire production line. Upholds the core Blue Diamond Manufacturing tenants: Quality, Service, Performance and People. Learns, understands, and follows established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), policies and procedures, and safety procedures while performing all job duties. Adheres to all procedures and practices associated with Food Safety, Food Security and Food Quality. RESPONSIBILITIES: Learns and understands the multifaceted processes to safely operate plant equipment. Participates in the setup, monitoring, and operational adjustments to production equipment to ensure that quality and production score card targets are met. Monitors of all Key Process Measures (KPM's) to deliver finished goods that meet all required quality attributes while meeting schedule targets as required by the production schedule. Participates in daily pre-shift meetings. Provides support to experienced operators and maintenance personnel in supporting preventative maintenance. Collects, measures, graphs, and catalogs variances with waste, downtime and foreign material production and product information. Performs various product sampling tests and enters data in computer. Must understand Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP process and auditing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safety Practices. Performs general housekeeping and various sanitation functions. Required to perform other tasks as assigned by management. WHAT YOU NEED Minimum qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Position requires knowledge of machine operations and mechanical aptitude to keep machinery and equipment operating optimally and effectively. Must have the ability to perform basic troubleshooting. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work schedules and performance graphs, and have basic math skills. 3+ years of production or manufacturing experience Must be able to work overtime as necessary. WORK ENVIRONMENT* This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders. WHY BLUE DIAMOND? In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness GuideHERE . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Ready to get started? Apply now! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.