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In-House Counsel

Stockton, CA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

... packing, private-label, vendor, professional services, and customer contracts. * Advise on product development, labeling, marketing, and claims related to tomato and olive-oil products. * Support ...

Stanislaus Foods

In-House Counsel

Stockton, CA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

... packing, private-label, vendor, professional services, and customer contracts. * Advise on product development, labeling, marketing, and claims related to tomato and olive-oil products. * Support ...

Corto Olive Co.

In-House Counsel

Stockton, CA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

... packing, private-label, vendor, professional services, and customer contracts. * Advise on product development, labeling, marketing, and claims related to tomato and olive-oil products. * Support ...

The Neil Jones Food Company

Aseptic Mechanic

Firebaugh, CA · On-site

$41.50 - $50/hr

Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh ... Performs skilled preventative and predictive maintenance functions for tomato process equipment ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in tomato packing, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Tomato Packing role, you need good manual dexterity, attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to work on your feet for extended periods. Familiarity with conveyor belts, sorting tables, and weight scales is beneficial, though formal certifications are typically not required. Reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are valuable soft skills for excelling in this environment. These abilities help ensure quality standards are met efficiently while maintaining a safe and productive workflow.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in tomato packing?

A typical day as a tomato packer involves inspecting tomatoes for ripeness and defects, sorting them by size and quality, carefully packing them into containers, and ensuring that packaging meets company standards. You may work in a team environment on a production line, where communication and coordination are important to keep the workflow smooth and efficient. Depending on the employer, you might rotate between stations or assist with labeling and palletizing finished goods. While the work can be fast-paced, it offers a hands-on role that contributes directly to getting fresh produce to customers. Many companies also provide opportunities to grow into supervisory roles or other positions within their packing or warehouse operations.

What is tomato packing?

A Tomato Packing job involves sorting, inspecting, and packing tomatoes for distribution. Workers ensure that tomatoes meet quality standards, removing any that are damaged or overripe. The job may include weighing, labeling, and stacking boxes for shipment. It typically takes place in a warehouse or packing facility and may require standing for long hours.

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Automation Technician / Automation Engineer

The Morning Star Company

Los Banos, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description


Automation Technician / Automation Engineer
Location
Liberty Packing Company, LLC

About the Company
The Morning Star Company and its affiliates operate three tomato processing facilities in Central California, processing about 40% of the California processing tomato crop, in addition to tomato growing, transplanting, farming, harvesting and trucking operations.  The company employs approximately 500 year-round and over 3,000 seasonal colleagues, with annual sales of about $1 billion.
The Morning Star Company is the largest producer of bulk tomato ingredient products (tomato paste and diced tomatoes) in the world.  We also produce canned tomatoes, tomato products and specialty sauces in pouches for customers in the retail and food service markets.  The company is known worldwide for its innovation and integrity.
We are organizationally structured through a system we term Mission Focused Self-Management™.  Our company is operated by Colleagues without titles or an appointed hierarchy of authority.  Authority relative to other Colleagues’ activities is lateral, with our Mission as our guiding principle of action, and respect, influence and success built based on each Colleague’s integrity, competency, effort, persistence and straightforward persuasiveness.  Although we have grown significantly, we intend to maintain a culture of individual responsibility and Mission Focused Self-Management.
Role Summary
The Automation Technician / Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of industrial automation systems across processing and packaging operations. This role supports reliable plant operation by maintaining PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and electrical control systems while driving continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and automation upgrades in a food and beverage manufacturing environment.
The position works closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and external vendors to ensure safe, robust, and efficient automation systems that meet production, quality, and food safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
  • Automation & Controls
    • Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems, including logic, I/O, and communications
    • Develop and support HMI/SCADA systems for process monitoring and operator interaction
    • Diagnose and resolve automation-related downtime in processing and packaging equipment
    • Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new automation systems and equipment
    • Program and troubleshoot servo motors and drives
  • Electrical & Instrumentation
    • Troubleshoot electrical control panels, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and field devices
    • Maintain and calibrate instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level, pH, etc.)
    • Interpret and update electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs
    • Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and plant LOTO procedures
  • Continuous Improvement & Projects
    • Identify opportunities to improve OEE, reliability, and process consistency through automation
    • Support capital projects involving new equipment, line upgrades, or controls modernization
    • Standardize controls architectures, programming practices, and documentation
    • Collaborate with vendors, integrators, and internal engineering teams
  • Food & Beverage Manufacturing Support
    • Ensure automation systems support 
  • Food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
    • Participate in CIP/SIP automation, batching, and recipe management systems
    • Support traceability, alarms, data logging, and process controls critical to food production

Required Qualifications
  • Technical Skills
    • Strong working knowledge of PLC platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
    • Experience with HMI/SCADA development and troubleshooting
    • Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems (480V/240V/120V controls, MCCs, VFDs)
    • Experience with process instrumentation and field device integration
    • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and control narratives
Experience
  • Automation Technician:
    • 3–5 years of hands-on industrial automation and controls experience
    • Automation Engineer:
    • 5+ years of automation/controls experience, including system design and project support
    • Preferred experience in food & beverage, CPG, or regulated manufacturing environments
Education (preferred, not mandatory depending on level)
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
  • Equivalent hands-on experience will be considered in lieu of formal education

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with batching systems, recipe control, or continuous process automation
  • Familiarity with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
  • Experience supporting capital projects and equipment commissioning
  • Understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment

Soft Skills & Attributes
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering
  • Clear communicator with operators, technicians, and management
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
  • Comfortable supporting off-hours troubleshooting during critical production periods

Compensation
The salary for this role is $180,000-$200,000, depending heavily upon qualifications.
Benefits
Morning Star offers a top-tier, comprehensive health plan, including medical, dental, and vision, and we pay the full monthly premiums for the Colleague and all eligible family members. The company also contributes to Colleagues' Health Savings Accounts. Year-round Colleagues are eligible to enroll in our 401K plan, with 4% match. 

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