Dole Packaged Foods

Operator (Pasteurizer)

Job Location US-CA-Atwater
ID
2025-3120
Category
Manufacturing
Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

Purpose:

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit.

 

At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

 

Will work with all aspects of the Pasteurizer System including troubleshooting.

                                                            

Work Hours: Any shift, any day of the week, as assigned. Overtime as needed

Responsibilities

Primary Accountabilities:

  • Responsibility for operation of pasteurizer system, evaporator, cook room.
  • Troubleshoot control system.
  • Monitoring product flow to filler and holding tanks.
  • Maintain high quality and production standards.
  • Must practice good human relations.
  • Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
  • Must, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers, supervisors and managements.
  • Under the direction of Department Manager/Supervisor will be required to drive forklift as needed to move pallets, product and bins.
  • Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
  • Follow company policies.
  • Follow safety procedures
  • Other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions of the job.
  • Will work in Production (Bracket IX deepening on employment status) according to seniority number, at that pay rate, when not scheduled in specialty job.

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:                                                  

  • Thorough knowledge of all pasteurizing Systems – processing, sterilization, clean up, assembling and disassembling of equipment
  • Must have ability to troubleshoot to minimize down time.
  • Must be able to follow orders and directions.
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
  • Must be able to work in a teamwork environment
  • Prior working experience in a Food Manufacturing setting required
  • Previous Machine Operator experience preferred
  • Previous Forklift experience a plus with high stacking experience preferred.
  • Must successfully complete forklift evaluation/certification prior to forklift operation of any kind for any reason to include forklift training.
  • Supervisory Duties: None

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • Passionate about a purpose driven career
  • Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments
  • Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality
  • Consistently adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency
  • Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals

Education & Certification:

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to climb stairs to access equipment in plat
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting and other physical movements to perform job.

Travel Requirements:

  • None

Work Environment:

  • Industrial plant environment with related noise and temperatures

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

 

FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:

Hiring Pay Scale: $___19.36_______

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.

Options

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed