Jobs Locations: Sante Fe Springs, CA

Quality Assurance Supervisor

September 27th, 2023 |

Job Summary:

Provide leadership and supervision for the Quality Assurance department, to assure compliance with established company standards and governmental regulations.

The duties of this position are those described below.  This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for Assisting the Quality department on a daily basis in the following areas:

  1. Supervise departmental personnel, ensuring they are compliant with company policies and procedures.
  2. Ensure all employees are treated fairly with courtesy and respect, and that company policies (i.e., attendance, discipline, vacation, leaves, etc.) are followed consistently.
  3. Assure direct reports receive on-going training and education. Cross-train employees to assure efficiencies are kept at optimum levels.
  4. Schedule regular meetings with employees so they can be informed of future events and work schedules, and allow time for any feedback or questions.
  5. Schedule, monitor, and approve employees’ hours and make necessary adjustments in timekeeping system with assistance of HR personnel.
  6. Interview and hire new and/or transfer employees as needed.
  7. Establish daily priorities for departmental personnel.
  8. Conduct annual performance reviews for employees in all departments of responsibility.
  9. Responsable for held product, inspection, and reporting in a timely manner when needed.

Hold coordination, documentation, percentage of defects, categorization of defects as critical, major or minor; establish criteria of acceptability; product balance/reconciliation of cases on hold and remanufacture.

  1. Supervise the elaboration of the Notice of Out of Specification (NOS) for out of compliance product or raw materials.
  2. Take appropriate action to close the Internal Notice of Out of Specification (NOS) and working with the operational team.
  3. Audit and review daily Q.C. records collected from Q.C. Inspectors and production Line Coordinators.
  4. Ensure timely release of laboratory evaluations, test pack, and finished goods as needed.
  5. Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions.
  6. Responsible for the documents of Food Safety Fundamentals, Food Safety Plan, and the Food Quality Plan.
  7. Investigate and follow up on food safety and quality incidents that occur in the plant to ensure they are reported and permanent corrections are taken.
  8. Provide documentation of the deviations for HACCP, Thermal Process, and for the quality program deviation CQP.
  9. Supervise operational procedures for compliance of company Production Operating Procedures and government standards.
  10. Actively participate in the plant’s internal audit team.
  11. Provide support as needed for new projects.

Other Duties 

Promote, participate in, and fully support all safety program elements, directed towards achieving a goal of zero accidents, and leading the SFS plant to a “world class” level of safety performance.  Activities include safety training, inspections, incident investigations, incentive programs, and any other safety-related activities.

  1. Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  2. Generate daily, weekly, and yearly incident reports. Maintain and update the incident reports as needed.
  3. Provide detailed, accurate reports on all product safety incidents.
  4. Conduct daily and periodic safety inspections; solicit safety concerns, suggestions, and ideas from department employees. Promptly inform manager of any findings and suggested remediations.  Promptly follow up to ensure remediation occurs.
  5. Create and/or participate in creating and/or updating Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all positions in the reporting departments.
  6. Responsible for special tests, and maintaining appropriate data to report findings.
  7. Conduct various tests and product evaluations as needed.
  8. Provide support to the metal control program in the plant, such as investigation and maintenance of Lost and Found box for foreign materials.
  9. Provide complete programming support for Datamyte, such as creation of all files and projects as needed by production, back-ups and procedures. Use Datamyte to measure, analyze, and record fill weight, condiment addition, and net weight from packing lines.
  10. Prepare audit samples and data summaries for corporate Q.A.
  11. Provide direct training and training material for Q.C. personnel as needed.
  12. Communicate with Production Supervisor(s) concerning out-of-specification product and/or procedures when necessary.
  13. Help monitor packing processes for compliance to company and government standards.
  14. Provide guidance to Production personnel to insure processing and packing procedures are in compliance with company standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to read/write/speak and comprehend English.
  • Computer literate; ability to accurately input information and generate reports using various computer software programs (i.e., Excel, SAP, Datamyte, Gradus, etc.)
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Education and Experience:

  • S. degree in science preferred or related field; or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years quality assurance experience in a cannery or food-processing facility preferred
  • Bilingual English/Spanish (read, speak, write) & Critical thinking skills

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection, gloves, slip resistant shoes with toe protection, uniform or smock, and back support belt is optional

Physical Requirements: Please see JSA

Compensation and Benefits

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The pay range for this role is $70,000-$80,000 annually.

*The compensation will be commensurate with the level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes:

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • HSA & FSA
  • life insurance and disability insurance
  • and other voluntary benefits

We also offer time-off benefits including:

  • paid time-off
  • sick-flex time
  • 10 company paid holidays

Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor

September 27th, 2023 |

Job Summary:

To insure quality compliance according to company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices. Perform the chemical analyses required to maintain compliance with company and government standards, with the necessary accuracy, precision, and speed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  1. Perform Histamine, Salt, Moisture and Free Fatty Acid Analyses with Accuracy, Precision, and Speed
  2. Analyze samples of fish and finished product for histamine, salt, moisture, and free fatty acid (as required) with repeatability.
  3. Provide legible and accurate reports of daily results, highlighting any readings that are out-of-specification.
  4. Transport daily release results into SAP.
  5. Ensure laboratory has sufficient amount of equipment and supplies to conduct analyses.
  6. Communicate with Production department regarding histamine, salt, and moisture results.
  7. Collect micro samples for retort cooling water and sanitation swabs.
  8. Analyze samples of Finished Goods on hold for histamine or salt.
  9. Responsible for communicating container releases to production or place on hold.

Maintain the Analytical Lab in a Clean and Efficient Manner

  1. Responsible for the GLP (Good lab practices).
  2. Ensure all lab surfaces and equipment are clean at the end of the day.
  3. Develop a system for storing equipment and supplies in readily available locations.
  4. Keep an up-to-date collection of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals used in the lab.
  5. Maintain all hazardous chemicals in safety cabinets and follow all precautions when working with hazardous chemicals.

Perform Additional Lab Analyses as Requested by Corporate Quality Assurance

  1. Conduct pH and chlorine analyses
  2. Conduct histamine and salt analyses on consumer returned/complaint products as requested by CQA.
  3. Prepare standard samples for monthly Bumble Bee Lab Audits as requested by CQA.
  4. Perform monthly validation of the neogen test kit versus the AOAC method for histamine.
  5. Analyze monthly Bumble Bee Lab Audit samples to help insure compliance to company standards.
  6. Participate in the Histamine Quality Assurance Program on a quarterly basis.
  7. Prepare and provide tuna samples for outside laboratories and make comparative evaluations of results.

Other Duties

Promote, participate in, and fully support all safety program elements, directed towards achieving a goal of zero accidents, and leading the SFS plant to a “world class” level of safety performance.  Activities include safety training, inspections, incident investigations, incentive programs, and any other safety-related activities.

  1. Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  2. Generate daily, weekly, and yearly incident reports. Maintain and update the incident reports as needed.
  3. Provide detailed, accurate reports on all product safety incidents.
  4. Conduct daily and periodic safety inspections; solicit safety concerns, suggestions, and ideas from department employees. Promptly inform manager of any findings and suggested remediations.  Promptly follow up to ensure remediation occurs.
  5. Collect daily samples from the packing lines as needed for analysis.
  6. Keep up-to-date on approved AOAC laboratory procedures through reading scientific literature.
  7. Ensure Production Operating Procedures are properly followed.
  8. Communicate with various scientific representatives/vendors regarding technical support and trouble shooting of laboratory instruments.
  9. Assist the Q.A. Manager in QA projects.
  10. Perform annual physical inventory of laboratory supplies.
  11. Comply with all company safety policies and procedures including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  12. Assist the QC department with Safety/GMP monthly trainings.
  13. Provide direct training and training material for the personnel sampling for the lab as needed.
  14. Help monitor packing processes for compliance to company and government standards.
  15. Communicate with Production Supervisor(s) concerning out-of-specification product and/or procedures when necessary.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to read/write/speak and comprehend English.
  • Computer skills required–ability to accurately input information and generate reports using various computer software programs (i.e., Excel, Word, SAP, Datamyte, Gradus, etc.)

Education and Experience:

  • A. degree or higher in Lab Science.
  • Minimum 1 year previous laboratory experience

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection, gloves, slip resistant shoes with toe protection, uniform or smock, and back support belt is optional

Physical Requirements: Please see JSA

Compensation and Benefits

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The pay range for this role is $75,000-$85,000 annually

*The compensation will be commensurate with the level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes:

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • HSA & FSA
  • life insurance and disability insurance
  • and other voluntary benefits

We also offer time-off benefits including:

  • paid time-off
  • sick-flex time
  • 10 company paid holidays

Quality Systems Supervisor

September 27th, 2023 |

Job Summary:

Provide leadership and supervision for the Quality Assurance department, to assure compliance with established company standards and governmental regulations.

The duties of this position are those described below.  This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.

 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for Assisting the Quality department on a daily basis in the following areas:

  1. Supervise departmental personnel, ensuring they are compliant with company policies and procedures.
  2. Ensure all employees are treated fairly with courtesy and respect, and that company policies (i.e., attendance, discipline, vacation, leaves, etc.) are followed consistently.
  3. Assure direct reports receive on-going training and education. Cross-train employees to assure efficiencies are kept at optimum levels.
  4. Schedule regular meetings with employees so they can be informed of future events and work schedules, and allow time for any feedback or questions.
  5. Schedule, monitor, and approve employees’ hours and make necessary adjustments in timekeeping system with assistance of HR personnel.
  6. Interview and hire new and/or transfer employees as needed.
  7. Establish daily priorities for departmental personnel.
  8. Conduct annual performance reviews for employees in all departments of responsibility.
  9. Responsable for held product, inspection, and reporting in a timely manner when needed.
  10. Hold coordination, documentation, percentage of defects, categorization of defects as critical, major or minor; establish criteria of acceptability; product balance/reconciliation of cases on hold and remanufacture.
  11. Supervise the elaboration of the Notice of Out of Specification (NOS) for out of compliance product or raw materials.
  12. Take appropriate action to close the Internal Notice of Out of Specification (NOS) and working with the operational team.
  13. Audit and review daily Q.C. records collected from Q.C. Inspectors and production Line Coordinators.
  14. Ensure timely release of laboratory evaluations, test pack, and finished goods as needed.
  15. Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions.
  16. Responsible for the documents of Food Safety Fundamentals, Food Safety Plan, and the Food Quality Plan.
  17. Investigate and follow up on food safety and quality incidents that occur in the plant to ensure they are reported and permanent corrections are taken.
  18. Provide documentation of the deviations for HACCP, Thermal Process, and for the quality program deviation CQP.
  19. Supervise operational procedures for compliance of company Production Operating Procedures and government standards.
  20. Actively participate in the plant’s internal audit team.
  21. Provide support as needed for new projects.

Other Duties 

Promote, participate in, and fully support all safety program elements, directed towards achieving a goal of zero accidents, and leading the SFS plant to a “world class” level of safety performance.  Activities include safety training, inspections, incident investigations, incentive programs, and any other safety-related activities.

  1. Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  2. Generate daily, weekly, and yearly incident reports. Maintain and update the incident reports as needed.
  3. Provide detailed, accurate reports on all product safety incidents.
  4. Conduct daily and periodic safety inspections; solicit safety concerns, suggestions, and ideas from department employees. Promptly inform manager of any findings and suggested remediations.  Promptly follow up to ensure remediation occurs.
  5. Create and/or participate in creating and/or updating Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all positions in the reporting departments.
  6. Responsible for special tests, and maintaining appropriate data to report findings.
  7. Conduct various tests and product evaluations as needed.
  8. Provide support to the metal control program in the plant, such as investigation and maintenance of Lost and Found box for foreign materials.
  9. Provide complete programming support for Datamyte, such as creation of all files and projects as needed by production, back-ups and procedures. Use Datamyte to measure, analyze, and record fill weight, condiment addition, and net weight from packing lines.
  10. Prepare audit samples and data summaries for corporate Q.A.
  11. Provide direct training and training material for Q.C. personnel as needed.
  12. Communicate with Production Supervisor(s) concerning out-of-specification product and/or procedures when necessary.
  13. Help monitor packing processes for compliance to company and government standards.
  14. Provide guidance to Production personnel to insure processing and packing procedures are in compliance with company standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to read/write/speak and comprehend English.
  • Computer literate; ability to accurately input information and generate reports using various computer software programs (i.e., Excel, SAP, Datamyte, Gradus, etc.)
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Education and Experience:

  • S. degree in science preferred or related field; or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years quality assurance experience in a cannery or food-processing facility preferred
  • Bilingual English/Spanish (read, speak, write) & Critical thinking skills

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection, gloves, slip resistant shoes with toe protection, uniform or smock, and back support belt is optional

Physical Requirements: Please see JSA

Compensation and Benefits

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The pay range for this role is $70,000-$80,000 annually.

*The compensation will be commensurate with the level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes:

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • HSA & FSA
  • life insurance and disability insurance
  • and other voluntary benefits

We also offer time-off benefits including:

  • paid time-off
  • sick-flex time
  • 10 company paid holidays

Maintenance Manager

August 11th, 2023 |

The Maintenance Manager will provide leadership and supervision to plant maintenance personnel consisting of supervisors, electricians, seamer mechanics, label & tray mechanics, general mechanics, and utility operators, with the objective to support plant operations and projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

  • Establish priorities, schedule teams, and provide guidance and leadership to maintenance supervision/ hourly personnel. Will also lead the weekly maintenance huddles.
  • Review work in progress of maintenance personnel.
  • Assure on-going training and education of maintenance team.
  • Ensures that the facilities equipment and machines are maintained properly and working correctly.
  • Oversees the facilities maintenance PM/WO program; identifies and analyzes equipment or machinery failures and takes corrective actions.
  • Ensure strict accountability for performance of maintenance direct reports and indirect reports.
  • Review daily and weekly Maintenance and Repair expenditures. Take corrective action where necessary.
  • Establish, maintain, and review inventories of spare parts and equipment.
  • Assist Corporate Engineering/Engineering Manager in preparing maintenance operating budget.
  • Operate within established budget.
  • Assist in supervision proper operations of water treatment and discharge systems, with complete understanding of chemical and water process flows related to food product wastewater.
  • Oversee boiler’s air emissions within permit limitation.
  • Work with Safety Manager to ensure compliance with all operational permits.
  • Be acquainted with and up-to-date on environmental regulations.
  • Responsible for water, power, gas systems, including maintenance and usage efficiencies.
  • Participate in, and support all safety program elements, directed towards meeting the plant’s TIR (Total Incident Rate) goal established each year by Corporate. This includes safety training, inspections/audits, incident investigations, incentive programs, and any other safety-related activities.
  • Assist in the planning and cost estimates for the annual and longer term capital budgets.
  • Assist the Corporate Engineering/Engineering Manager in executing capital plan on time and within budget approvals. This includes, but is not limited to, all engineering design and project management, working with both internal and external resources.
  • Understand the operation of all equipment and machinery within the department.
  • Regularly use CADD and MSOffice computer programs.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices

QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in food plant maintenance
  • Complete understanding of PLC and logic controls for high speed operating equipment.
  • Proficient in CADD and computer literate in MS Office computer programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
  • Valid California Driver License to operate company vehicles.
  • A well rounded engineer with experience in electrical, mechanical (seamers and packaging equipment) and utility systems operations.
  • Understand the operation of all equipment and machinery within the department.
  • Regularly use CADD and MS Office computer programs.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

  • The salary range for this role is $125,000 – $160,000 *Compensation to commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical savings accounts, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits. We also offer time off benefits including vacation pay, flexible vacation for exempt positions with sick leave. Please note, however, that The Bumble Bee Seafood Company, in its sole discretion, may modify the above benefits package.

Lead Mechanic – Seamer Machine

August 4th, 2023 |

PURPOSE

To provide adequate maintenance to keep equipment uptime and efficiency at desired levels for fillers, seamers, oiler conveyors, can washers, conveyor belts and other packing related equipment to efficiently meet quality standards and production daily requirements.

DUTIES

The duties of this position are those described below.  This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

 Essential Duties: These duties directly and substantially serve to achieve the purpose of the position.

  • Responsible for planning and performing job tasks in a safe and efficient manner for self and direct reports.
  • Maintains and repairs fillers, seamers, oiler conveyors, can washers, conveyor belts and other packing related equipment.
  • Properly lubricates equipment, bearings and gearboxes.
  • Checks belts, rollers, gears, sprockets, chain, etc. for wear to replace/repair prior to failure.
  • Change filler formats when needed.
  • Remove and replace filler parts for sanitation activities.
  • Set and adjust seamer rolls and chucks to achieve proper seams.
  • Promptly attends a breakdown or malfunction.
  • Responsible for maintaining ink bottles, equipment parts, tools, oil/grease barrels clean, orderly and kept in the right place.
  • Responsible for training new seamer mechanic employees.
  • Installs new equipment as required.
  • Works from manufacturer’s manuals and specifications to keep equipment and machinery in proper working condition.
  • Must be familiar with State and Federal Regulations and Laws about food safety processing.
  • Works closely with the Central Parts Clerk to assure all critical and spare parts for the equipment are readily available.
  • Ensure that all parts obtained from the storage room are properly documented in order to avoid discrepancies during cycle counts.
  • Ensures the preventive maintenance (PM) program is followed and tasks are completed as scheduled.
  • Ensures all preventive and corrective maintenance activities are properly documented.
  • Ensures that a good working relationship with other areas and the entire maintenance team is maintained.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to Seamer Mechanics, as directed by department Supervisor.
  • Provide support to department Supervisor regarding employment practices such as employee recommendations, hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations for direct reports.
  • Enforce the Company’s safety, GMP, PPE, attendance and any other policies with direct reports. Notify the department Supervisor if disciplinary action for non-compliance is needed. Promptly consult with applicable supervisors and/or department managers when you encounter policy infractions by employees from other departments.
  • Supports the completion of all direct report’s annual performance evaluations by due date in a fair and consistent manner.
  • Reports the status of activities in a written and verbal manner to the department Supervisor on a daily basis.

Other Duties

  • Operate industrial forklifts, pallet jacks, pickup trucks, and other company vehicles, if required.
  • Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Attend and ensure that all direct reports also attend all plant-wide employee meetings.
  • If necessary, provides assistance/support to other mechanics in repair and maintenance of conveyors, pumps, elevators, and lowerators. May also assist electricians in repair and maintenance of equipment.
  • Identifies areas for improvement of efficiency.
  • Complies with, and ensures direct reports adhere to all company policies and procedures including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Individual must have a proven background in a Maintenance Mechanic role, in a manufacturing environment, with 5-8 years previous experience as a Seamer Mechanic preferred.
  • High School graduate or equivalent; technical school preferred.
  • Ability to read/write speak and comprehend English required. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
  • Ability to use computers and various software programs. Experience with Preventative Maintenance Databases and Software (i.e. SAP) is preferred.
  • Experience troubleshooting and correcting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and small electrical issues on process and facilities equipment.
  • Able to identify and correct various seamer or filler problems.
  • Experience in fabrication, knowledge of metals and welding is desirable. Ability to MIG and heliarc weld preferred.
  • Familiarity with PLC’s is preferred.
  • Must be able to read electrical schematics, blue prints and equipment manuals; and work with little or no direct Supervision.
  • Some knowledge of analog and digital instrumentation and control systems is preferred.
  • Knowledgeable about metric and standard fasteners, bearings, gears, gearboxes, etc.
  • Knowledgeable about sprockets, chain, tabletop chain and rail spacing.
  • Knowledgeable about the relationship between equipment and conveyor speeds and production output.
  • Proficient in tool selection for each job and proficient at measuring with tape measure and calipers.
  • Ability to use drill, saw, taps, dies, and use hand tools.
  • Ability to use drill press, hydraulic press, horizontal saw, vertical saw and bench grinder.
  • Ability to operate mill and lathe preferred.
  • Ability to thread and bend pipe preferred.
  • Ability to thread and bend pipe preferred.
  • New candidates for this role must take Bumble Bee written Basic Maintenance test, and a practical exam.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The salary range for this role is $30/hr-$42/hr *Compensation to commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical savings accounts, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits. We also offer time off benefits including vacation pay, flexible vacation for exempt positions with sick leave. Please note, however, that The Bumble Bee Seafood Company, in its sole discretion, may modify the above benefits package.

Electromechanic

July 20th, 2022 |

DUTIES 

The duties of this position are those described below.  This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. These duties directly and substantially serve to achieve the purpose of the position. 

  • Work with supervisor and/or department manager in prioritizing activities and projects.  Follows the instructions to complete required work and assignments (scheduled or non-scheduled) in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.   Keeps Supervisor informed of activities status on a daily basis. 
  • Maintain and document all non-Edison electrical distribution panels, MCC panels, and all pushbutton stations in clean and working order. 
  • Utilize the retort log to document, maintain and calibrate the retort instrumentation. 
  • Promptly attends to breakdowns and/or malfunctions. 
  • Troubleshoot and repair motors (480VAC to 24VDC), control systems, sensors, relays, starters, timers, level controllers, RTD’s etc. add this:  Trouble shoot and program servo-drives. 
  • Provide diagnostics, calibrations and repair of equipment and equipment components which includes but is not limited to: heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, manufacturing equipment, pumps, piping, retorts, busse systems, vessels, plumbing components and facility equipment and building and grounds.  Also includes, but is not limited to, tasks such as:   
    • 1.  Properly lubricate equipment, bearings, and gearboxes.
    • 2.  Check belts, rollers, gears, sprockets, chains etc. for wear and replace/repair prior to failure.
    • 3.  Rebuild pumps, valves, gearboxes as needed. 
    • 4.  Perform pipe fitting and welding for various metals and materials.
    • 5.  Repair and/or fabrication of guards, guides, rails, etc. as required.
    • 6.  Perform general facility repairs such as plumbing, doors, walls, floors, roof, ceilings, etc. 
  • Design and fabricate electrical panels. 
  • Install new equipment to current electrical system. 
  • Bend and install conduit and run conductors. 
  • Utilize Programmable Logic Controllers, computer, drawings, schematics and layouts to perform duties. 
  • Maintain the control and instrumentation systems, troubleshoots and repairs all related control issues. 
  • Perform preventive maintenance of critical plant and support equipment on a regular basis and properly document for maintenance records. 
  • Provide support to technicians with other areas of expertise to troubleshoot simple and complex equipment problems. 
  • Responsible for selecting and utilizing the proper tools, and for planning and performing job tasks in a safe and efficient manner. 
  • Will be required to collaborate and work with other team members easily and effectively with maintaining good rapport with exceptional interpersonal skills. 
  • Will be required to have excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with various levels of the business in non-technical terms. 
  • Will be expected to take initiative, drive results and have a customer focus mind-set. 

Other Duties 

  • Assist with electrical conservation efforts. 
  • Troubleshoots and identifies ways to increase equipment performance and production speeds for improvement of efficiency. 
  • Assist with repair of forklifts as needed. 
  • Assist with fillers disassembly or assembly for sanitation department in a timely manner.   
  • Specify and order electrical parts as required.
  • Ensure the Preventative Maintenance Program in SAP is followed. 
  • Complete Work Order activities in the SAP program.  
  • Operate production equipment, forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift/other industrial lifts as needed. 
  • Handle mechanical work as required. 
  • Efficiently complete all required reports. 
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, quarterly plant-wide employee meetings, and training sessions (including safety training). 
  • Maintain the work area clean and organized.  Ensures tools, equipment parts, oil/grease barrels, etc.  are orderly and stored in the right locations. 
  • Works closely with the Central Parts Clerk to ensure all critical parts for the equipment are available.  
  • Ensures all parts obtained from the storage room are properly documented in order to avoid discrepancies during cycle counts.  
  • Works from manufacturer’s manuals and specifications to keep equipment and machinery in proper working condition. 
  • Perform other activities/duties assigned by the lead or supervisor. 
  • Maintains a good working relationship with other areas and within the entire maintenance team. 
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including PPE, safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED 

Individual must have a proven background in an Electrical and Controls role.  Experience troubleshooting and correcting Controls, PLC’s, and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic issues on process and facilities equipment.  Must be able to read electrical schematics and work with little or no direct Supervision. Experience in fabrication, knowledge of metals and welding is desirable.  Knowledge of analog and digital instrumentation. 

  • High School graduate or equivalent; trade/technical school preferred. 
  • Minimum of 3 years experience as a plant electrician. 
  • Working knowledge of NEC codes, NEMA classifications, grounding, servo drives,frequency drives, AC and DC motors, circuit breakers, fuses, transformers, pushbuttons, selector switches, contact blocks, relays, timers, solenoid valves, limit switches, proximity sensors, magnetic sensors and photoelectric sensors. 
  • Proficient in PLC programming. 
  • Ability to draw, read and understand blueprints, equipment manuals, electrical schematics and ladder logic.
  • Ability to use amp/volt/watt meter, megohmeters, electrical hand tools and wire; ability to solder wire. Ability to rewire and/or repair control systems, sensors, relays, starters, timers, level  controllers, RTD’s, etc.
  • Ability to use various other hand tools and machine shop tools such as presses, saws and bench grinder. 
  • Ability to MIG and heliarc weld preferred. 
  • Proficient at troubleshooting equipment and making proper mechanical adjustments. 
  • Knowledgeable about metric and standard fasteners, bearings, gears, gearboxes, sprockets, chain, tabletop chain and rail spacing. 
  • Able to read, write and communicate in English. 
  • Must be computer literate in programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. 
  • Experience with Preventive Maintenance databases/software desirable; SAP experience a plus. 
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures. Ability to write reports. 
  • Forklift certification may be required  (Bumble Bee will train and certify, if necessary). 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.

  • The hourly rate for this role is $30-$38/hr *Compensation to commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical savings accounts, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits. We also offer time off benefits including vacation pay, flexible vacation for exempt positions with sick leave. Please note, however, that The Bumble Bee Seafood Company, in its sole discretion, may modify the above benefits package.

Seamer Mechanic

June 3rd, 2021 |

PURPOSE

To provide adequate maintenance to keep equipment uptime and efficiency at 85% as a minimum of fillers, seamers, oiler conveyors, can washers, conveyor belts and other packing related equipment to efficiently meet quality standards and production daily requirements.

DUTIES

The duties of this position are those described below.  This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

  • Responsible for planning and performing job tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Follows assignments and priorities as directed by area Lead, Supervisor or Department Manager.
  • Maintains and repairs fillers, seamers, oiler conveyors, can washers, conveyor belts and other packing related equipment.
  • Change filler formats when needed.
  • Able to setup and adjust seamers to achieve proper seams, according to specifications.
  • Properly lubricates equipment, bearings and gearboxes.
  • Checks belts, rollers, gears, sprockets, chain, etc. for wear to replace/repair prior to failure.
  • Remove and replace filler parts for sanitation activities.
  • Responsible for maintaining equipment, parts, tools, racks, materials, etc. clean, orderly and properly stored.
  • Works from manufacturer’s manuals and specifications to keep equipment and machinery in proper working condition.
  • Works closely with the Central Parts Clerk to assure all critical and spare parts for the equipment are readily available. Ensures all parts obtained from the parts room are properly documented in order to avoid discrepancies during cycle counts.
  • Ensures the preventive maintenance (PM) program is followed and tasks are completed as scheduled and documented.
  • Ensures all preventive and/or corrective maintenance activities are properly documented.
  • Ensures a good working relationship with other areas and the entire maintenance team is maintained.
  • Reports the status of activities in a written and verbal manner to the supervisor on a daily basis.
  • Will be required to collaborate and work with other team members easily and effectively with maintaining good rapport with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Will be required to have excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with various levels of the business in non-technical terms.
  • Will be expected to take initiative and drive results.
  • Will have a customer focus mind-set.

General Maintenance and Other Duties

  • Complies with, and ensures direct reports adhere to all company policies and procedures including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Installs new equipment as required.
  • Assist other mechanics in repair and maintenance of general production, utilities and facility equipment.
  • May assist with training of new seamer/filler mechanic employees.
  • May be required to operate industrial forklifts, pallet jacks and other company vehicles; and only after successfully passing Bumble Bee training and certification process.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Provides support to other areas when required.

Education, Experience, and Skills required

  • Individual must have a proven background in an industrial maintenance mechanic role with minimum two (2) years previous experience working with canning equipment including seamers and fillers. Experience with Luthi fillers is a plus.
  • Ability to read/write speak and comprehend English preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
  • High School graduate or equivalent; technical school preferred.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals, and work with little or no direct supervision.
  • Knowledgeable about metric and standard fasteners, bearings, gears, gearboxes, sprockets, seals, pumps, valves, chain, tabletop chain and rail spacing, etc.
  • Knowledgeable about the relationship between equipment and conveyor speeds and production output
  • Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical problems.
  • Proficient in tool selection for each job, and measuring with tape measure and calipers.
  • Ability to use drill, saw, taps, dies, and use hand tools.
  • Familiarity with drill press, hydraulic press, horizontal saw, vertical saw and bench grinder.
  • Ability to use computers for programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. Experience with Preventative Maintenance Databases and Software (i.e. SAP) is preferred.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, chemical resistant gloves, slip resistant safety shoes with toe protection, uniform or smock, freezer suit, and safety goggles with face shield, as required.

Maintenance Mechanic

January 28th, 2021 |

PURPOSE

To provide adequate maintenance to keep equipment uptime and efficiency at 85% as a minimum of general production, utilities and facilities related equipment to efficiently meet quality standards and production daily requirements.

DUTIES

The duties of this position are those described below.  This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. 

  • Responsible for planning and performing job tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Maintains and repairs general production, utilities and facility equipment.
  • Properly lubricates equipment, bearings and gearboxes.
  • Promptly attends a breakdown or malfunction.
  • Check belts, rollers, gears, sprockets, chain etc. for wear to replace/repair prior to failure.
  • Rebuild pumps, valves, gearboxes and all general equipment.
  • Perform pipe fitting and welding for various metals and materials.
  • Perform maintenance and repair of facility to include plumbing, doors, walls, floors, roof, ceiling and general repairs.
  • Perform maintenance and repair of forklifts as required.
  • Disassemble and assemble fillers for sanitation in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for maintaining equipment parts, tools, oil/grease barrels clean, orderly and stored in the right location.
  • Supports training of new mechanic employees.
  • Installs new equipment as required.
  • Repair and/or fabrication of guards, guides, rails, etc. as required.
  • Works from manufacturer’s manuals and specifications to keep equipment and machinery in proper working condition.
  • Works closely with the Central Parts Clerk to assure all critical and spare parts for the equipment are readily available. Ensure all parts obtained from the storage room are properly documented in order to avoid discrepancies during cycle counts.
  • Ensures the preventive maintenance program (PM) is followed, and tasks are completed as scheduled.
  • Ensures all preventive and corrective maintenance activities are properly documented.
  • Ensures that a good working relationship with other areas and the entire maintenance team is maintained.
  • Verbally reports the status of activities to manager on a daily basis.
  • Will be required to collaborate and work with other team members easily and effectively with maintaining good rapport with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Will be required to have excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with various levels of the business in non-technical terms.
  • Will be expected to take initiative, drive results and have a customer focus mind-set.

Other Duties

  • Operate industrial forklifts and pallet jacks as required.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Provides support to other areas when required.
  • Troubleshoots and identifies ways to increase equipment performance and production speeds for improvement of efficiency.
  • Assist with painting of facility as required.
  • Handles basic electrical work as required.
  • Attend all employee plant-wide meetings.
  • Complies with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

  • High School diploma or equivalent; Technical School preferred.
  • Ability to read/write speak and comprehend English preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
  • Previous mechanical experience preferred.
  • Able to identify and correct various production, utilities and facilities equipment problems. Includes troubleshooting and correcting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and small electrical issues on process and facilities equipment.
  • Knowledgeable about metric and standard fasteners, bearings, gears, gearboxes, sprockets, chain, tabletop chain rail spacing, etc.
  • Knowledgeable about the relationship between equipment and conveyor speeds and production output.
  • Proficient in tool selection for each job.
  • Proficient at measuring with tape measure and calipers.
  • Proficient at reading blueprints and equipment manuals.
  • Ability to use a variety of standard machine shop and hand tools: drill, saw, taps, dies, hand tools, drill press, hydraulic press, horizontal saw, vertical saw and bench grinder.
  • Experience in fabrication, knowledge of metals and welding is desired. Ability to MIG and heliarc weld preferred.
  • Ability to operate mill and lathe preferred.
  • Ability to thread and bend pipe preferred.
  • Some knowledge of analog and digital instrumentation and control systems is preferred.
  • May participate in a practical exam before placement in position.
  • Basic computer experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc) required. Experience with Preventative Maintenance Databases and Software (i.e. SAP) is preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The salary range for this role is $30/hr-$38/hr *Compensation to commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical savings accounts, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits. We also offer time off benefits including vacation pay, flexible vacation for exempt positions with sick leave. Please note, however, that The Bumble Bee Seafood Company, in its sole discretion, may modify the above benefits package.