Harvest Worker - 1st Shift

Bolthouse Fresh Foods

Bakersfield, CA

$16 to $18 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

THE ROLE:

This position will report to the: Assistant Harvest Manager
Travel Requirement: 75% Non-Local Areas and 25% in Local Areas
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Shift: 1st Shift
Employment Category: Full-Time Hourly

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.

Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,300 employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Harvest Worker will be responsible to assist the Harvester Operator with various harvesting and maintenance tasks to facilitate continuous flow of raw products through the implements and other farm related equipment in the harvesting process in a timely manner.

Clean harvest equipment of all loose plants, vegetables, soil, stems, and roots
Assist with the set-up of the diesel-powered Harvester and attach farm implements to Harvesters using bolts and hand tools
Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand-truck or transfer auger
Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products using transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks
Assist with the loading/unloading equipment and machinery such as tractors, harvesters, implements and other farms related items
Conduct light maintenance of carrot harvester
Maintain and clean other harvesting equipment
Assist Harvest Operator with mechanical breakdowns to resume production
Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work 75% of time in non-local areas and 25% in local areas
Valid California Driver License and clean driving record

Required Skills and Abilities:

Traveling in carpool vans with other crew members
Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Must be able to work as a team and follow instructions
Ability to follow safety procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

Six months to one-year previous experience as a farm worker preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to carry/lift up to 50 pounds
Environmental exposure- seasonal outdoor temperatures (40° or below), heat (99° or above), wet, and darkened conditions
Material exposure- machine truck vibrations and moving mechanical parts
Must be able to stand for an extended period of time
Occasional exposure to fumes and airborne particles

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Group Short-Term Disability
Group Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: bolthousefreshtalentacquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

1st Shift - (6:00AM - 2:30PM); Days and hours for this position will vary and be based on Harvest schedule.