• Job Description

  Req#: 463386

  THE ROLE: DISTRIBUTION SPECIALIST

  • This position will report to the: Distribution Operations Manager
  • Travel Requirement: None
  • Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
  • Shift: 2nd shift (1pm-930pm)
  • Employment Category: Full Time - Regular
  • Pay Range: $21-$26.75/ hr.

  INGENUITY GROWS GOOD.

  Guided by its purpose — Ingenuity Grows Good — Bolthouse Farms is recognized as a leader in growing, manufacturing, and distributing high quality, nutrient dense branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and headquartered in Bakersfield, California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. and manufactures the No. 1 premium refrigerated branded beverage in U.S. retail. Bolthouse Farms is made up of farm and food fanatics who work every day to serve Our Land, Our People, and All People. Visit Bolthouse Farms or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to learn more.

  WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

  This job contributes to Evolution Fresh success by moving product within a warehouse or distribution center in accordance with production, order and delivery schedules, and other business requirements. Models and acts in accordance with Evolution Fresh guiding principles

  • Performs a range of shipping, receiving and inventory control duties, including loading and unloading of trailers, replenishing stock, filling orders
  • Providing inventory services, and completing required documentation of product movement
  • Ensures quality by continually reviewing work to detect and correct errors
  • Safely and effectively operates a variety of powered industrial trucks to perform various distribution tasks
  • Demonstrates and understands safety as a core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same
  • Understands and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out)
  • Supports food safety, legality, and quality programs.
  • Maintains product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures
  • Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools
  • Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Evolution Fresh Mission & Values
  • Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

  WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School/GED or one to two years’ experience in related field or combination of both education and experience

  
  

  ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to follow verbal and written direction
  • Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications, and safety standards
  • Familiarity with computerized inventory and order selection systems
  • Knowledge of equipment maintenance
  • Ability to operate required material handling equipment
  • Ability to work on elevated equipment
  • Ability to work in a diverse team environment
  • Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures
  • Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Distribution/Warehouse experience (1 year)
  • Experience operating a stand-up powered industrial truck (1 year)
  • Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
  • Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF).

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • O = Occasional (up to 25% of time)
  • F = Frequent (26%-74% of time)
  • C = Constant (75% or more of time) Requirement

  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

  During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that certain “non-essential worker” personnel may at times store consumer-facing materials (including, but not limited to, EADs, coupons, promotional materials, etc.) offsite from Company locations, such as at associates’ homes or in vehicles. All such consumer-facing materials must be maintained in a smoke-free and secure workplace environment.

  
  

  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: TalentAcquisition@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.
  

  
  2nd shift (1pm-930pm)

• About the company

  Bolthouse Farms, founded 1915 in Grant, Michigan, is a vertically integrated farm company specializing in refrigerated beverages.

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