FRONTLINE COORDINATOR 1 (SALADS-PM)

Position : Frontline Coordinator, 2nd shift

Department : Salads

Reports To : Team Lead, Salads

Salary Type : Non-Exempt

Location : Irwindale, CA

Pay : $22 an hour

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact.

Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet.

You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation.

We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions.

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853.

Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries.

The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally.

Position Summary :

The Frontline Coordinator assists the Team Lead with ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitoring work of all associates according to their function and assists with training new hires and coordinates and manages associate breaks / lunches.
• Oversees timely and proper placement of items in inventories.
• Coordinate and communicate with production personnel regarding product availability, aging issues, and selective product usage.
• Verifies in transit numbers from the Transportation Department, investigates major discrepancies and reports to the Supervisor.
• Fill in for Team Lead and associates as needed.
• Communicate with the driver (in-house and outside carriers) and report and communicate with Dispatch on load status as needed.
• Complete required operational departmental forms.
• Observe and ensure associates are selecting / picking / rotating according to schedule and reviews all paperwork to ensure that it has been filled out correctly.
• Assign work orders.
• Perform routine cycle counts.
• Responsible for following all GMP / PPE and Safety guidelines and food safety and food quality programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Knowledge of GMP's & Safety Guidelines.
• Leadership experience.
• 2 years of forklift experience.
• Comprehension of basic math and good computer skills.
• Team player and ability to multitask.
• Willingness to work in a cold environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule & ability to work in a fast paced environment..
• Ability to understand plant KPI's (production, quality & safety).
• Reading, Writing, Speaking English Preferred.
• GED / High School Diploma.

Physical Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time.

The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas does not require employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated and / or boostered at this time, but does require disclosure of vaccination status and supporting documents.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas reserves the right to modify any internal policies, including safety policies, as needed and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to veterans and individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process and employment.

If you need assistance, please contact us at 626-856-8686 or [email protected].