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Tractor Supply Company

Team Leader

Delano, CA

In the updated operating model, Team Leaders are expected to be top selling Team Members and have clear ownership of Power Panels, Clipstrips, Endcaps, Clothing recovery, and assigned BOPIS/OMNI ...

Tractor Supply Company

Team Leader

Delano, CA · On-site

In the updated operating model, Team Leaders are expected to be top selling Team Members and have clear ownership of Power Panels, Clipstrips, Endcaps, Clothing recovery, and assigned BOPIS/OMNI ...

MedConnect

Urologist

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$400K - $475K/yr

Marketing representative to help build patient panel with various media resources and connecting ... Perform surgical and non-surgical procedures; provide pre-operative and post-operative care for ...

Kept Companies Inc

General Labor

Bakersfield, CA

$16 - $20/hr

... solar panel cleaning, and parking lot services. Job Summary: This position is responsible for ... projects, operating and maintaining specialized trucks and field service equipment, and loading ...

Kept Companies, Inc

General Labor

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

... solar panel cleaning, and parking lot services. Job Summary: This position is responsible for ... projects, operating and maintaining specialized trucks and field service equipment, and loading ...

Kept Companies Inc

General Labor

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

... solar panel cleaning, and parking lot services. Job Summary: This position is responsible for ... projects, operating and maintaining specialized trucks and field service equipment, and loading ...

Western Milling

Maintenance Mechanic

Mcfarland, CA · On-site

$26/hr

... panels to control process variables such as flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and ... Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions. * Performs preventive maintenance ...

Western Milling

Maintenance Mechanic

Mcfarland, CA · On-site

$26/hr

... panels to control process variables such as flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and ... Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions. * Performs preventive maintenance ...

Western Milling

Maintenance Mechanic

Mcfarland, CA · On-site

$26/hr

... panels to control process variables such as flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and ... Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions. * Performs preventive maintenance ...

PACIFIC AG RENTALS LLC

Mechanic 3

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$27 - $36/hr

Repair body panels, hoods, and lights. * Able to change tires and perform oil changes on equipment ... Interior cleaning including inside of windows, tractors, and other equipment which have an operator ...

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How much do panel operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for panel operator in Delano, CA is $16.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.58 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Panel Operator vs Control Room Operator?

AspectPanel OperatorControl Room Operator
CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications or training in electrical or mechanical systemsOften requires similar technical certifications, with additional emphasis on monitoring and control systems
Work EnvironmentWorks directly at control panels, machinery, or equipment in industrial settingsWorks in control rooms overseeing multiple systems or processes
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, power plants, and processing facilitiesCommon in power generation, manufacturing, and utilities

Both roles involve monitoring and controlling industrial processes, but Panel Operators typically work directly at control panels or equipment, while Control Room Operators oversee multiple systems from a centralized location. The choice depends on the specific industry and job scope.

What is the role of a panel operator?

A panel operator monitors and controls machinery and equipment in industrial settings, such as power plants or manufacturing facilities, using control panels and instrumentation. They ensure systems operate efficiently and safely, often working with automation systems and following safety protocols. Attention to detail and technical skills are essential for troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
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2nd Shift Operator Tul Palletizer

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc.

Tulare, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

197th of 436 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Role and Activity
Safety
  • Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Take an active role to insure that personal safety and the safety of others is never compromised.

Quality
  • Comply with the Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined by the plant quality department.
  • Complete and document all food safety checks as required by the plant HACCP program.
  • Complete and document all product quality checks as required by the plant MCP program.
  • Actively participate in preventing and correcting quality related errors.

Plant Citizenship and Interactions (Grooves)
  • Communicate and interact with others in a manor consistent with the company's management philosophy, the "Grooves".
  • Actively participate in team meetings, committees and task forces.
  • Comply with the plant's attendance and other policies to maintain a corrective action free status.

Operational
General:
  • Become proficient in multiple skill areas and annually refresh your operational skill sets.
  • Support hiring process by mentoring and on-boarding new team members.
  • Lead and encourage problem solving within the Business Unit and Functional Team
  • Communicate and follow-up on daily information.
  • Be willing to learn and to train a variety of skills.
  • Complete all required documentation in each area to support the plant inventory control, quality assurance, line reliability, damage reduction, and cost tracking systems.

Hardener Operation:
  • Understand basic hardener operations.
  • Operate the hardeners under normal and product evacuation conditions.

Bundling:
  • Load and operate multiple bundlers (wrappers).
  • Make minor adjustments to equipment settings to insure quality wrap.
  • Insure that the proper materials and quantities have been staged for use.

Palletizing:
  • Understand the appropriate pallet pattern by product.
  • Palletize using manual and semi-automatic and automatic palletizing stations.
  • Load and operate the stretch wrapping equipment.
  • Insure that product is properly palletized and ready for storage and distribution.

Input Operator:
  • Identify product SKU's for palletizing station assignments.
  • Complete all required IMREX and Panel View transactions and reports.
  • Understand shuttle car and ASRS operations and correct errors as needed.
  • Support ASRS inventory process as needed (usually done quarterly).
  • Insure that palletized product is ready for storage

Currie Auto Palletizer:
  • Understand basic Currie operations.
  • Program Daily SKU's.
  • Know and understand correct procedure for releasing lanes.
  • Identify all aspects of Currie equipment performance and communicate with other operators and maintenance.
  • Insure the quality of all products prior to and immediately following the Currie.
  • Manage reject line to ensure product does not spoil.

Shipping Coordinator:
  • Communicate pick-ups and deliveries with carriers/ customers
  • Communication with warehouses and logistics for order changes updates.
  • Enter and release orders in CC Software system
  • Maintain inventory levels for west-coast warehouses.
  • Lab 48 hour hold and reject products.
  • Ship and confirm orders in IMREX system daily
  • Maintain pallet program and pallet reconciliation by carrier.

Sanitation
General:
  • Understand the safest and most effective cleaning methods used in the hardening, bundling and palletizing areas.
  • Conduct basic sanitation preventive maintenance as required.
  • Follow the proper cleaning procedure for each piece of equipment used in the hardening, bundling and palletizing process.

Environmental Cleaning:
  • Maintain work area in an "inspection ready" condition at all times.
  • Follow the proper cleaning procedure for non-product contact surfaces and equipment.
  • Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values

Measurable Outcomes
  • Hygiene, GMP and safety audits improving week after week
  • Daily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully met
  • Effective interaction with the team and takes direction from Machine Operator and Management
  • Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented and maintained
  • De-kitting the line

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
  • Quality and technical system adherence
  • Completion of the required production to plan
  • Health and Safety
  • Impeccable hygiene standards always
  • Clean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. limited water hose usage)
  • Number of direct reports (if applicable):

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES: Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.
We Take Ownership
  • Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
  • Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
  • Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

We Do What Is Right
  • Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
  • Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
  • Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve
  • Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
  • Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
  • Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together
  • Ensure decisions are based on what's best for the whole business
  • Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
  • Treat everyone with fairness and respect

WORK ENVIRONEMENT
In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.
The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.
The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is $30.64 per hour.
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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