Entry Operator 1
- Pay
- $23 per hour
- Location
- Salida, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- Yesterday
Skills & highlights for this role
- manual material handling
- equipment cleaning and sanitation
- carton assembly and sealing
- pallet jack operation
- Good Manufacturing Practices awareness
Also useful
- food manufacturing experience
- machine operating experience
About the role
Work Shift: Swing
Pay Type: Hourly
Hourly Rate (if applicable)
$23.35
Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable)
N/A
Job Overview
The Entry Operator 1 performs general cleaning, manual tasks, box assembly, and, in a backup capacity, operates equipment such as size graders, cableveys, electronic sorting machines, carton erectors, auto-scales, palletizers, and bulk fillers in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This position also completes computerized transactions for product traceability and inventory management. Working as part of a team, you will help process and package raw almonds to their highest quality, in the safest possible manner.
Responsibilities
- Complete floor and equipment cleaning, housekeeping, sanitation, and preventative maintenance tasks to sustain operations.
- Assemble/reassemble bulk containers. Strap, seal and tape cartons or other container components.
- Move bulk materials using a hand or powered pallet jack.
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), understand almond characteristics, and conduct quality checks to ensure products meets specifications.
- Communicate effectively with team members to resolve issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Safely operate processing equipment according to established standards to achieve production targets while maintaining quality.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Manager, Supervisor, or Floor Lead.
What You Need
*Minimum qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Work overtime; occasionally flex hours
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
*Preferred qualifications
- Previous experience in food manufacturing
- At least 1 year machine operating experience
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 Guide HERE.
- Grow your career.
- Partner with us.
- We Are the Almond People!
Ready to get started? Apply now!
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From BD Growers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Entry Operator 1 role at BD Growers?
The Entry Operator 1 posting at BD Growers states compensation of $23 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on BD Growers's official career site.
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This Entry Operator 1 position at BD Growers is located in Salida, CA (On-site). Always check BD Growers's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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