Commodity Operator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

About Adams Group 

Adams Group is a fifth-generation, family-owned specialty food company built on over 110 years of a simple but powerful belief: good food starts with good people. Founded on the principle of doing the right thing, we've grown to become the most trusted provider of high-quality specialty grains, oils, and seeds—delivering quality ingredients from seed to shelf. 

Rooted in trusted farmer partnerships and vertically integrated operations, we combine agricultural expertise with intentional innovation to deliver specialty at scale. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and integrity isn't just what we do—it's who we are. 

Our Legacy of Innovation 

While we stay true to our values, our success across five generations comes from our entrepreneurial spirit and ability to adapt to the needs of a changing food landscape. Embodying the spirit of California, we push boundaries, pioneer new standards, and create better-for-all alternatives that nourish people from infancy to adulthood. 

More Than a Job—A Purpose 

At Adams Group, we offer more than careers; we offer the opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Whether you're producing high-quality ingredients, supporting sustainable practices, or building trusted relationships across our global network, your work helps nourish lives and communities across generations. 

We care deeply for our people, build strong relationships with our partners, deliver consistently for our customers, and enrich the communities we serve. Together, we're elevating industry standards and making a lasting impact on the world. 

Join Our Story 

Come be part of a legacy where good starts with you. At Adams Group, you don't just have a career—you have a legacy. 

Our Core Values 

At Adams Group, we live by five core values that guide everything we do: 

• Quality in all we do 
• Doing the right thing 
• Building relationships for shared success 
• Adapting to change 
• Leaving the world better than we found it 

Position Summary:

The Commercial Commodity Operator helps operate areas within the elevator and outdoor slabs to assure compliance with established procedures relative to quality, productivity and safety. Responsible for assuring that we maintain the highest level of customer service to our growers and commercial customers.

• Assist with the setup and changeover of cleaning line equipment while verifying all setup procedures have been completed correctly.
• Evaluate material defects versus equipment malfunctions and make operational adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Enter production order information into the SCADA system and monitor operations, making adjustments as needed.
• Load and unload grain commodities by rail and truck.
• Weigh grain using the SCADA system and accurately enter production and order data.
• Clean and maintain production equipment, machinery, and workstations.
• Inspect facilities and equipment daily to ensure proper operating conditions and maintain the quality of stored grain.
• Identify equipment issues and process improvement opportunities and communicate them to the CCO Lead.
• Assist in other production areas as needed to support business operations.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to operate and monitor SCADA systems or the ability to learn.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, multitask, and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean and organized production environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments.

• Forklift certification required or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.

• Experience using SCADA systems in a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (AGC ERP) or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of grain handling, commodity processing, or food manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of lot numbering systems.

• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods, including bending, reaching, climbing, and other physical activities throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and other scheduled hours as needed.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing and grain processing environment with exposure to production equipment, dust, noise, and varying temperatures.

Food Safety Policy:

Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them.  You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food - within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.

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