Bulk Manufacturing Operator

Dr. Bronner’s Company Culture

Cool, kind, and capable employees are core to Dr. Bronner’s company culture! Our people are our greatest strength—strong and healthy relationships drive our success. Our workforce is impassioned, collaborative, engaged, and shares a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equity. Respect for differences in perspective and experience enriches our community with a sense of belonging. We seek to model a better, more just and caring world in how we show up for work, and how we show up for each other!

Benefits at a Glance

• Company-paid Full Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision for Employees & Family
• Annual Bonus – up to 10% of salary
• Profit Sharing Program –up to 10% of salary + bonus fully funded by Dr. Bronner’s into your retirement account
• Development & Training Program
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Child Care Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Daily Vegan Lunches (onsite employees)
• Green Team and Toastmasters
• Bring Your Dog to Work Program

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Starting Wage

$31.52/hour

Location

On-site at headquarters in Vista, CA.

Schedule

5:00 AM - 1:40 PM

Responsibilities:

• Mixes, tabulates, and processes raw materials with attention to detail in ensuring formulas and batch records are completed in a timely manner.

• Uses a strong understanding of vegetable oil refining process to operate refining, bleaching, and deodorization production processes.

• Assists with taking in line samples and analyzing samples using in-house lab equipment as part of multiple process feedback loops.

• Monitors utility equipment boilers, cooling towers and chillers carrying out water chemistry testing procedures regularly and report any defects to supervisor.

• Ensures that record batching and testing information is performed consistently and accurately, as directed by shift leader.

• Uses modern programmatic industrial controls to operate and monitor refining processes.

• Works with utility equipment boilers, cooling towers and chillers carrying out water chemistry testing procedures regularly and reporting any defects to supervisor.

• Uses an understanding of bar base saponification and drying processes, and modern industrial controls to saponify vegetable oils and dry the slurry into bar noodles for in-house pressing operation.

• Uses in-house testing equipment to control saponification and drying processes, as directed by shift leader.

• Assists with recording all soap base manufacturing, testing, and batching information.

• Reports any problems or issues to the Lead operator, regarding the operation.

• Offloads raw materials into their dedicated storage receptables keeping track of inventory.

• Carries out housekeeping duties ensuring a safe and clean workspace is maintained.

• Performs minor maintenance and repair assignments as directed requiring the knowledge and familiar use of hand and electrical tools.

• Occasionally is asked to assist other production departments as business needs dictate.

• Understands and follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).

• Other duties as assigned within job scope.

Qualifications:

We understand that not all candidates will meet every qualification and encourage all interested candidates to apply.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of relative experience in refining or similar operations with industrial equipment including pumps, valves, steam lines, conveyors, and controls.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.)
• Must possess/obtain forklift and pallet jack certifications.
• Must have knowledge/experience in the use and handling of industrial controls, valves, computer equipment, all types of power & hand tools, pumps, filters, compressors, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, forklift, and electric pallet jack.
• Must be able to lift, balance, carry, stack, and push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Any combination of educational and/or work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.

Dr. Bronner’s is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, breastfeeding, or related conditions), veteran status, or other basis protected by law.