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Tractor Driver - Harvest - 1st Shift
full-time•Bakersfield•$0k - $0k
About this role
THE ROLE:
- This position will report to the: Assistant Manager
- Travel requirements: Yes
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Shift: 1
- Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
- Pay Range: $17.50 to $19.50
STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The Harvest Tractor Driver will drive a gasoline or diesel-powered tractor to move materials and load carrots into a set of field trailers. The individual will draw farm implements, tow trailers, pull out objects imbedded in ground and pull cable of winch to rise, lower, or load heavy material or equipment
- Fasten attachments, such as fifth wheel dollies, trailers and fuel wagons.
- Operate tractor to move materials, tow trailers, pull out objects embedded in ground, pull cable on winch to raise lower or load heavy equipment
- Perform daily preventative maintenance procedures and safety inspections on equipment
- Load a set of double trailers with carrots with an acceptable load in weight to deliver to the processing plant
- Assist the Harvest Foreman in general mechanical repairs of equipment
- Move harvest tractors safely on the road from different field locations
- Assist Harvest Operator with mechanical breakdowns to resume production
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or one to three months experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
- Ability to work 75% of time in non- local areas and 25% in local areas
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work in noisy and cramped areas is integral
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be skilled in use of hand tools
- Ability to apply common sense, understand and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of mathematical skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- One to two years previous experience in farm environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to carry/lift up to 50lbs
- Environmental exposure- seasonal outdoor temperatures (40° Fahrenheit or below), heat (99° Fahrenheit or above),
- Wet and darkened conditions
- Material exposure- machine truck vibrations/moving mechanical parts
- Must be able to stand for an extended period of time
- Occasional exposure to environmental factors such as fumes, airborne particles and vibrations.
- Ability to ascend and descend ramps, steps, ladders, stairs using three-point contact
HOURS & WORKDAYS:
- 1st Shift - (6:00AM - 6:30PM); Days and hours for this position will vary and be based on Harvest schedule.
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
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."
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 Fresh Foods 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 accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: [email protected] for additional support or guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
1st Shift - (6:00AM - 6:30PM); Days and hours for this position will vary and be based on Harvest schedule.
What you'll do
- The Harvest Tractor Driver will operate a tractor to move materials and load carrots into trailers. Responsibilities also include performing maintenance on equipment and assisting with mechanical repairs.
About NEW CARROT FARMS LLC
Our story begins in 1915 in Grant, Michigan where the Bolthouse family started farming vegetables. When William Herman Bolthouse took over the farm from his parents in 1938, he expanded and focused on the production and distribution of carrots. By 1950, Bolthouse Farms was a leading carrot supplier in the Midwest known for flavor and quality. In 1973, a second facility in Bakersfield, California was opened where year-round production was possible allowing broader distribution.
In the 1990s, Bolthouse Farms brought a breakthrough product to the marketplace. Frustrated with the waste in the carrot business, a local Bolthouse Farms grower peeled and cut “ugly” carrots into pieces and sold them in bags. With that simple act, baby carrots were born, transforming the entire industry. Baby carrots seemed to make Americans eat more carrots, helping to double carrot consumption in the U.S. in the decade after they were introduced.
For more than a century, Bolthouse Farms has been known as the innovation leader in growing and distributing carrots and high-quality, innovative branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and still headquartered in Bakersfield in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. Guided by our vision – Plants Powering People – we produce and sell super-premium juices, smoothies, café beverages, protein shakes, functional beverages and premium refrigerated dressings all under the Bolthouse Farms® brand name.
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