Salinas, CA

We are now hiring for Stand-Up Forklift Operator for a Distribution company in Gilroy, California

Pay Rate: $20.16 an hour
Schedule: Sunday 4pm & Monday – Friday 11am start time.

Primary Tasks:
• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices.
• Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to appropriate area with Forklift / Hi-Lift / Power Jack. Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with Forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into radio frequency (RF) unit or handheld device. Replenish pick slots without going stock items according to next days’ work orders.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and / or remove outdated inventory according to company policy. Disperse over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area. Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: Bending, Twisting, Standing, Sitting, Lifting.

NOW HIRING for Order Selectors for a Distribution company in Gilroy, California

Pay Rate: $20.16 an hour
Shifts: Swing Shift

Responsibilities:
•An Order Selector will select cases and other containers of food and non-foods products to fill customer orders from multi-level rack warehouse storage systems
•Items are placed on pallets and completed orders are moved to the loading dock staging area with an electric pallet jack / forklift, wrapped, labeled and readied for shipment in a timely manner observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process
•Review work schedule and obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations
•Perform a safety check on pallet jack / forklift to be used and ensure that all other safety devices are functioning properly
•Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear
•Place pallets on pallet jack and operate along assigned multi-level racks and locate products according to order sheets
•Manually place the appropriate stock items on pallet from pick slots and racks as required
•Use single and/or double pallets as directed
•Transport completed palletized customer order to shipping dock staging area
•May be required to shrink-wrap pallet for staging
•Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries, or attach re-charger and complete vehicle inspection checklist
•At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork

NOW HIRING for a Lumper for a distribution company in Gilroy CA.

Position: Lumper
Pay Rate: $20.50/ Hourly Shift: Monday - Friday 5:00am - until done.

Job Description:
• Responsible for moving product with a forklift or pallet jack from trailer to another area of the warehouse dock during receiving process.
• Observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process.
• Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.
Primary Tasks:
• Move product from trailer to appropriate dock staging area in a safe, efficient manner. Check product for damages and alert receivers, if necessary.

We have a Direct Hire opening for an Electrical Controls/Programming Technician in Watsonville at a beverage company.

In this role, troubleshoot and program electrical controls like PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs, repair electrical and electronic systems, and mentor less experienced mechanics in electrical maintenance tasks.

Direct Hire Opportunity - Be on our client's payroll from Day 1!

Pay and Shift:

Pay: $28-$39/hour

Be available to work various shifts when required by the company:

Examples of possible shifts include

• 1st shift: 8 am-4 pm; Mon-Fri with some weekends when requested 
• 2nd shift: 12 pm-8 pm; Mon-Fri with some weekends when requested 
• 3rd shift: 4 pm-12 am; Mon-Fri with some weekends when requested 

Job Duties of the Electrical Controls/Programming Technician:

• Design PLC systems that automate plant systems/equipment
• Implement program changes and additions to PLCs systems and Operator Controls
• Ensure HMIs are programmed to be user friendly with display information that allows operators to control and monitor industrial processes
• Program VFDs to improve the energy efficiency of electric motors, to control the motor speed, and the performance of motor-driven equipment
• Program PLCs by setting up the control logic and sequences for automation tasks
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electronic equipment and instrumentation
• Communicate with production staff about the condition of the equipment and its effectiveness
• Resolve complex issues in equipment’s mechanical and software systems
• Handle various electrical tasks, including conduit layout, wiring, and circuit troubleshooting
• Layout, form, and run electrical conduit (rigid, emt, and pvc)
• Identify, pull, and terminate wiring of all sizes
• Wire in and set up soft start units
• Troubleshoot AC motors and circuits such as 110v, 240v, 480v
• Troubleshoot low voltage DC motors and circuits such as 6v, 12v, 24v, 36v, 48v, and 90v
• Troubleshoot electrical alarm systems like security sensors, fire alarm, and ammonia detecting devices
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Ensure the wiring schematics in the system are up-to-date

We are now hiring for Shipping Forklift Operator in Salinas CA. Please see the description below:

Pay Range - $20.77
Shift Time: Second Shift 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday & Sat

Responsibilities:
Pre-Stage
• At the beginning of the shift and throughout, obtain Pick Tickets from the Shipping office. Pick Tickets contain customer order information such as, type of product and quantity that needs to be pulled from the warehouse to fill an order. Pick and scan items of finished product from the warehouse and enter quantities into the scanner gun.
• Build pallets of finished goods for customer orders, place a sticker on the pallet to identify which order the pallet/product belongs to, place in the staging rack, and complete the Load Chart
• Read and follow special instructions on the Pick Ticket.

Load Trucks
• Conduct pre-inspection of the trailer to ensure it is clean, proper temperature, note damage to the trailer, etc. Complete the pre-inspection form which is on the Load Tag document. Inform a supervisor if the trailer does not pass pre-inspection.
• While using a forklift, go to staging area, get pallets of product for the order, verify counts, and load the truck. Verify counts by reading the Pick Ticket already filled out during pre-stage and by writing the counts on the blank Pick-Ticket.

Rotation
• Take pallets of finished product from Production and place in the warehouse.
• Rotate product based on FIFO.
• Using an Inventory Sheet, perform cycle counts, counting the product, and confirming quantities in the warehouse.

We are now hiring for 12 Pallet Tube Operator in Salinas CA. Please see the description below:

Pay Range - $21.27
Shift Time: Second Shift 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday & Sat

The position is responsible for unloading incoming raw product using a 12-pallet forklift. Take product to cooling tube and operate tube monitoring product temperatures. Move cooled product from tube to cooler.

Responsibilities:
• Unload incoming raw product from flatbeds using 12 pallet forklifts
• Load empty bins and pallets back on trucks
• Perform cooling operation using vacuum tubes
• Maintaining cooling logs of all loads
• Maintain proper documentation for all activity including daily rundown of cooling tube and forklift
• Assist with Receiving and Shipping forklift operations when needed
• Prior to operating a forklift, sign out for the forklift, conduct the required safety inspection of the forklift, complete the required safety inspection form, and only operate the lift if it is in safe working order.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in safe handling of forklift.

NOW HIRING for a QC Inspector in Scott Valley for a vitamins and supplement company.

Shifts Available:
2nd shift: 2pm – 10:30pm - Pay Rate: $19.43
3rd Shift: 10pm-1030- Pay Rate: $20.72

Benefits:
• Free Online Education
• $200 Referral Bonus Available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Responsibilities:
• Inspect, document and issue disposition instructions on production orders for tablets, capsules, powders, liquids and labels.
• Inspect, document, pre-approve and issue disposition instructions regarding production order and Batch Records, and MMR, Travelers documents.
• Inspect products using established policies, procedures and acceptable quality limits ( AQL ) for specific criteria, including correct bulk, packaging components, labels, size, weight and pH as required per product specifications.
• Release batches of tablets, capsules, powders or liquids to Distribution if product passes inspection. Issue corrective instructions, such as requires rework if an order fails criteria on appropriate report forms and in databases.
• Investigate and assist Production personnel regarding product or process failures and determining their origin and cause, report recommendations to Management.
• Interact with Packaging, Manufacturing, QA and Quality Control Departments on observations and corrections needed to comply with cGMP.
• Assisting with maintenance of specification databases, and other shared product status tracking data & spreadsheets.

We have a direct hire opening for a Maintenance Mechanic in Watsonville at a beverage company.

In this role, troubleshoot production line equipment with a variety of tools, replace parts that are broken or worn out, and be pro-active in handling equipment related issues.

Direct Hire Opportunity - Be on our client's payroll from Day 1!

Pay and Shift:

Pay: $25-$35/hour

Be available to work various shifts when required by the company:

Examples of possible shifts include

• 1st shift: 8 am-4 pm; Mon-Fri with some weekends when requested 
• 2nd shift: 12 pm-8 pm; Mon-Fri with some weekends when requested 
• 3rd shift: 4 pm-12 am; Mon-Fri with some weekends when requested 

Job Duties of the Maintenance Mechanic:

• Troubleshoot production line equipment such as conveyor belts, apple washing systems, apple crushers, juice presses, bottling machines, and more
• Identify mechanical or electrical issues that could disrupt the production process
• Have fabrication and welding skills for cutting metal, joining metal, and for attaching new metal parts to equipment
• Be familiar with shop tools such as oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, lathes, drill presses, cut-off saws, and plumbing tools
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as needed
• Keep accurate records of the maintenance and repair work completed, parts used, and job completion time
• Repair mechanical, basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment 

NOW HIRING for a QC Inspector in Scott Valley for a vitamins and supplement company.

Pay Rate: $19.43
Shift: 2pm – 10:30

Benefits:
• Free Online Education
• $200 Referral Bonus Available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Responsibilities:
• Inspect, document and issue disposition instructions on production orders for tablets, capsules, powders, liquids and labels.
• Inspect, document, pre-approve and issue disposition instructions regarding production order and Batch Records, and MMR, Travelers documents.
• Inspect products using established policies, procedures and acceptable quality limits ( AQL ) for specific criteria, including correct bulk, packaging components, labels, size, weight and pH as required per product specifications.
• Release batches of tablets, capsules, powders or liquids to Distribution if product passes inspection. Issue corrective instructions, such as requires rework if an order fails criteria on appropriate report forms and in databases.
• Investigate and assist Production personnel regarding product or process failures and determining their origin and cause, report recommendations to Management.
• Interact with Packaging, Manufacturing, QA and Quality Control Departments on observations and corrections needed to comply with cGMP.
• Assisting with maintenance of specification databases, and other shared product status tracking data & spreadsheets.

NOW HIRING for Part-Time Product Management Assistant in Santa Cruz CA to start ASAP!

Pay rate $25.00/ hour
Schedule: Two days a week, Monday, and Thursday, 8 AM-4 PM, for a total of 16 hours.

Job duties:
• This person’s primary role is to source, pack and ship the samples.
• Supports an organization or department by performing administrative services.
• Assists management with administrative tasks such as tracking and compiling information of interest.
• Prepares various reports detailing the administrative information handled by the position.
• Reads and answers correspondence.
• May handle confidential information.

We have a direct hire opening for a QA Supervisor in Salinas at a fresh produce company that specializes in organic leafy greens such as spinach, kale and a variety of salad blends. This is a 2nd shift opening! 

In this role, implement and enforce QA and Food Safety programs to ensure products are manufactured to established specs, manage resources, and oversee quality and food safety activities.   

Direct Hire Opportunity - Be on our client's payroll from Day 1!

Salary and Shift Information:

• Salary: $73K to $85K/annually
• 2nd shift will start at either 3:30 pm or 4:30 pm and end around 2:30 am; Mon-Sat with Sundays off and one more day off during the week 

Job Duties of the QA Supervisor:

• Manage the HACCP Program and ensure its core principles are applied to every step in the process that adds value to the products.  
• Share key information with staff through tailgate meetings, hands on training, to discuss the food safety programs and to address manufacturing problems caused by non-compliance to quality specifications
• Assist in plant trials and new product launches to ensure quality standards are met
• Responsible for assuring product quality meets established specifications
• Ensure plant operations are in conformance with GMPs, comply with federal and state regulatory policies, and consistently are manufactured to meet or exceed customer standards
• Present key ideas to management on process improvements that would enhance the quality and safety of products
• Help create and implement QC processes/procedures for evaluating and receiving food components from suppliers
• Help investigate customer complaint issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Responsible for training and development of all plant employees regarding policies, procedures, and GMPs
• Directly oversee the work of QA Technicians, Sanitation workers, two Crew Leaders, and have indirect supervision over the distribution team
• Create work schedules for QA and Sanitation staff, manage overtime, handle time off requests, ADP management, resolve disputes, conduct interviews, assist in hiring decisions, and safety/illness reports
• Ensures that all product files are kept up to date on each product and programs
• Identify workplace safety hazards and develop ideas and solutions to correct promptly
• Manage daily sanitation and pest control activities
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Make recommendations for improving food quality to management in order to reduce customer complaints

We have a direct hire openings for an HR Generalist in Prescott at a company that specializes in skincare and bath products. This is a 1st shift opening!

In this role, manage a wide range of HR activities, including recruiting, employee relations, and workplace safety, and support both temporary workers and permanent employees within a manufacturing environment.

Direct Hire Opportunity - Be on our client’s payroll from Day 1!

Salary and Shift Information:

• Salary: $70k-$75k/a year with a target bonus of 5% of the annual salary 
• This is a 1st shift opening

Job Duties of the HR Generalist:

• Work closely with the HR Manager to manages the entire employee lifecycle for both temporary and permanent staff
• Serve as the main point of contact between staffing agencies and the company
• Manage day to day employee relations including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and handling terminations
• Conduct training sessions aimed at employee growth and resolving performance issues
• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization’s goals and values
• Manage company-wide HR policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with federal and state legal requirements
• Respond to inquiries regarding the organization’s processes, policies, procedures, and programs
• Recruit and interview candidates and provides management with hiring recommendations
• Create job postings to advertise openings, design and place position announcements, and participate in job fairs
• Oversee the hiring process including conducting background and reference checks, negotiating salary offers, and issuing job confirmation letters
• Conduct exit interviews with employees and provide this information to management
• Conduct investigations into claims of harassment or other company-guideline violations
• Develop, enforce, and update safety protocols tailored to the manufacturing environment
• Conduct safety investigations, attend safety meetings, manage workers’ compensation claims, and ensure compliance with safety regulations like OSHA
• Stay up to date with federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations such as
• Conduct regular safety audits to identify areas of non-compliance with OSHA standards and take to avoid both legal issues and maintain a safe working environment
• Oversee the company’s compensation and benefits programs to ensure they are both competitive and in compliance with legal requirements
• Coordinate and communicate with employees about benefits-related projects such as open enrollment for health insurance, or updates to the 401k retirement plan
• Act as a point of contact for employees and answer questions regarding their benefits, HR policies, and any other HR related programs

We have a direct hire opening for a Director of R & D and QA in Prescott at a company that specializes in skincare and bath products. This is a 1st shift opening!

In this role, oversee the R&D and QA departments involved in the development of a diverse range of Cosmetic, Household, and Over-The-Counter (OTC) products.

You will manage the scale-up of production from pilot batches to full-scale manufacturing and will ensure that the quality of product formulations is maintained during the scale-up process.

Additionally, you will ensure that new technologies and processes developed are smoothly integrated into production.  

Direct Hire Opportunity - Be on our client’s payroll from Day 1!

Salary and Shift Information:

• Salary: $100k/a year with a target bonus of 15% of the annual salary 
• This is a 1st shift opening

Job Duties of the Director of R & D and QA:

• Provide technical expertise to the QA, QC, and R & D departments to ensure they have the necessary knowledge to complete their tasks
• Ensure that manufacturing instructions and batch records are clear and accurate for scaling up production from pilot batches to full-scale manufacturing
• Act as a Subject matter expert for scaling up production and ensuring quality; ensure the transition from small-scale batches to full-scale production meets quality standards
• Handle all necessary applications, permits, and forms to maintain compliance with state, local, and federal regulations regarding chemical use at the site
• Ensure systems, processes, procedures, and policies are fully compliant to regulations, standards, directives, policies, and best practices
• Manage 3rd party testing of products to ensure they meet FDA requirements for over-the-counter products, including approving protocols, reviewing/approving reports, and keeping paper and electronic records of testing documents
• Uphold lab housekeeping practices to ensure lab cleanliness meets or exceeds FDA, NOP, NPA, and cGMP standards for compliance
• Oversee the company's quality management system to ensure operations comply with all federal and international standards/regulations; ensure continuous improvement
• Review quality metrics and interpret data related to process validations, process controls, and continuous process improvements; make adjustments to processes as necessary to enhance quality
• Assist the purchasing in identifying and qualifying suppliers and vendors that meet the company’s quality standards.
• Oversee quality compliance programs that are in place to address and resolve quality issues effectively
• Lead problem-solving processes, including conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions for quality issues
• Lead all audit preparation activities and participate in audits conducted by regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with all relevant standards
• Manage both internal and external audits focused on Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory compliance
• Oversee investigations into issues like nonconforming products, customer complaints, lab specifications that are out of spec, corrective and preventative actions, and recall programs
• Ensure all investigations are completed in a timely manner and implement a system for monitoring and reporting any adverse events.
• Offer guidance, interpretation, and training regarding the implementation of regulations, guidelines, and company procedures, and policies to staff; ensure they understand and comply with these standards
• Develop and enforce quality control measures across all operational areas, including quality systems, facilities, equipment, materials management, production, packaging, and labeling
• Review and resolve any issues with batch records to ensure production needs are met and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
• Examine and interpret the results of stability testing to assesses how the quality of a product changes over time
• Lead a cross-functional risk management program to identify potential risks; provide updates to management for review
• Develop and measure metrics (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement in quality
• Oversee company-wide training programs to ensure staff are up-to-date on processes, regulations, and standards
• Manage the document control system to keep records accurate and accessible 

We have a direct hire opening for a 2nd QA Supervisor in Salinas at a fresh produce company that specializes in organic leafy greens such as spinach, kale and a variety of salad blends. This is a 2nd shift opening! 

In this role, implement and enforce QA and Food Safety programs to ensure products are manufactured to established specs, manage resources, and oversee quality and food safety activities.   

Direct Hire Opportunity - Be on our client's payroll from Day 1!

Salary and Shift Information:

• Salary: $73K to $85K/annually
• 2nd shift will start at either 3:30 pm or 4:30 pm and end around 2:30 am; Mon-Sat with Sundays off and one more day off during the week 

Job Duties of the 2nd QA Supervisor:

• Manage the HACCP Program and ensure its core principles are applied to every step in the process that adds value to the products.  
• Share key information with staff through tailgate meetings, hands on training, to discuss the food safety programs and to address manufacturing problems caused by non-compliance to quality specifications
• Assist in plant trials and new product launches to ensure quality standards are met
• Responsible for assuring product quality meets established specifications
• Ensure plant operations are in conformance with GMPs, comply with federal and state regulatory policies, and consistently are manufactured to meet or exceed customer standards
• Present key ideas to management on process improvements that would enhance the quality and safety of products
• Help create and implement QC processes/procedures for evaluating and receiving food components from suppliers
• Help investigate customer complaint issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Responsible for training and development of all plant employees regarding policies, procedures, and GMPs
• Directly oversee the work of QA Technicians, Sanitation workers, two Crew Leaders, and have indirect supervision over the distribution team
• Create work schedules for QA and Sanitation staff, manage overtime, handle time off requests, ADP management, resolve disputes, conduct interviews, assist in hiring decisions, and safety/illness reports
• Ensures that all product files are kept up to date on each product and programs
• Identify workplace safety hazards and develop ideas and solutions to correct promptly
• Manage daily sanitation and pest control activities
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Make recommendations for improving food quality to management in order to reduce customer complaints

Now hiring for a Crew Lead/Foreman in Salinas CA.

Shift: 2nd Shift
Payrate: $19.00 DOE

Job Description:
• Train new and motivate employees to work together to maintain quality control and elevated levels of production.
• Oversee all production workers and activities and meet or exceed all production goals.
• Complete production and routine reports as assigned to include collecting, documenting, and filing required production and quality information.
• Manage and comply with seniority per CBA as it applies or pertains to the union employees.
• Utilize and submit Production Line Rosters weekly. Communicate any errors or staffing changes to Production Administrative Assistant.
• Ensure line setup at start of shift and or order change. Including inspection of work areas and equipment.
• Ensure materials and supplies are available to support daily line operations.
• Maintains quality service by helping to establish and enforcing organization standards.
• Completes production plan by analyzing schedule before execution. Monitors production flow on hourly basis and measures results against key operating indicators. Promotes root cause analysis to correct issues and establish priorities.
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs. Safeguards operations by measuring down time and enforcing Food Safety practices by following Sanitation requirement before re-starting operations after repairs or line incidents have taken place.
• Operate manufacturing equipment such as, centrifuge, Raytec, powered and non-powered pallet jackets, blending equipment, etc.

We are now hiring for a Bookkeeper in Salinas, see job details below.

Position: Bookkeeper
Pay: $20-$35 Depending on Experience

Responsibilities
• Fully understand our policies and procedures manual
• Prepare financial statements and payroll reports
• Reconcile accounts with bank statements
• Comply with Federal, state and local statutes and regulations
• Keep client information confidential
• Prepare personal tax returns.
• Prepares corporate, partnership, and S-Corp returns.
• Prepares amended returns, personal tax projections, property tax refunds, employee benefit plan returns, carry back returns, and payroll tax returns.
• Maintain continuing education and CTEC* registration
• Be prepared to research when faced with unfamiliar situations (research irs.gov,ftb.ca.gov, use help features in software, ask fellow staff members or professionals for guidance, etc.)

Now hiring for Plant Workers in Hollister CA, see job description below!

Shift: 2nd 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Duration: Tentatively 2-4 weeks.
Pay Rate: $19.50

Job Description: We are currently seeking a Plant Worker to ensure all waste is unloaded from vehicles, the vehicles are decontaminated, and waste is properly staged for scanning and processing. The individual will perform the duties in a safe and productive manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated.
• Stage waste on conveyor system or properly stack waste for scanning in the Biotrack system.
• Scan waste into the Biotrack system for proper recordkeeping purposes.
• Load autoclave bins or incinerator hopper with waste for processing.
• Place re-usable containers on tub wash line for decontamination.
• Operates tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for re-use.
• Operates tub wash sprayer for oversized reusable tubs ensuring the unit is operating properly. Inspects tubs and stacks for loading onto assigned vehicle for re-use.
• Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned re-usable tubs and ensures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor. Informs plant supervisor the vehicle is ready to be moved from dock area.
• Ensures housekeeping issues, e.g., spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately.
• Assists in other areas of the plant operation as directed.