THRIVE jobs in Modesto, CA - 6 jobs

General Manager- Thrive Freeze Dry (Modesto, CA) Thrive Freeze Dry is a rapidly growing freeze-dried food company seeking a General Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of plant and business operations in Modesto, CA. The General Manager will be responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and ensuring the achievement of company goals in revenue, profitability, and compliance. This role requires strategic vision, strong leadership, and the ability to develop and empower teams to reach their full potential. Essential Functions • Lead strategic decision-making to achieve company revenue and profitability targets. • Oversee all plant and business operations, ensuring safety, quality, production, and financial goals are consistently met. • Identify and implement improvement initiatives, focusing on process efficiency, organizational capability, and cost containment. • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including USDA, FDA, FSMA, EPA, OSHA, HACCP, and SQF programs. • Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for all business functions • Establish and maintain efficient production and business processes, including written SOPs, to achieve operational goals. • Provide leadership across the organization, promoting a positive work environment and overseeing staffing strategies to ensure coverage, training, and motivation. • Foster an environment of learning and continuous improvement, ensuring production schedules and business objectives are met in a cost-effective manner. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Food Science, Operations, or a related field required. • 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing or related industry, with progressive supervisory and leadership experience. • Thorough knowledge of effective and efficient manufacturing and business management methods. Physical & Work Environment Requirements • Consistent and reliable attendance • Ability to occasionally work varied shifts and travel overnight. • Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; frequent fine finger dexterity. • Work involves sitting, walking, and standing in a food manufacturing environment with occasional temperature variations. • Unrestricted visual and audio abilities required for safet

Day Shift (Monday to Friday from 9:00am-5:30pm) Job Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator Department: Quality and R&D Reports to: Manager ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • Designed to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of Mercer Foods' products. • Verification of food safety, product attributes, labeling compliance, and ensuring micro and retention samples are collected according to product specifications. • Properly following the product hold and release program, verifying products on hold are disposed/reworked properly. • Maintain quality supply inventory/ordering. Investigate customer complaints relating to quality and food safety. Maintain and manage various QA databases such as the Hold database, EMP database, and micro test database. • Document and implement inspection criteria and procedures. Serve as a PCQI to review HACCP, cleaning/sanitation, pest control records, and identify trends and keeping track of relevant KPIs. • Ensure all relevant product safety and quality records are reviewed and filed properly. • Train new hires on GMP and Food safety related subjects. Participate in internal audits and keep track of trends. Participate in second- and third-party audits. • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of various quality systems. Assist QA Management with quality systems management, copacker management, scheduling for QA department and document control duties. Participate in mock recalls, conduct SPC net weight control capability studies, and design AQL inspections. Other duties may be assigned. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within the organization. A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. An ability to think ahead, plan a full shift and prepare action plans to achieve results. An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations. The possession of quality orientation and attention to detail, problem analysis and resolution. In addition to, strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities. • Must have knowledge of basic food plant food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Must be able to interpret SOPs, policies, and product specifications. Must have extensive experience working as a quality technician and working within a food micro laboratory setting. Must be PCQI certified. Must be HACCP certified or complete HACCP certifications within 3 months. Must have internal auditor training. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations: • frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 50% or more walking, and 50% or more standing. • The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 40 lbs. is required. FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: • Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Food's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. • Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Foods food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates. • In the absence of Lead serves as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.

Job Title: Maintenance Manager Department: Supply Chain Reports to: Plant Manager ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Manages maintenance team responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives Acts as hands on manager supervising department employees in a freeze-dried manufacturing environment: plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Works to maintain uptime and efficiency through entire operation to include ammonia system and packaging operation. Assist with creating maintenance budgets. Actively engage employees by fostering an environment of learning and continuous improvement. Properly schedule personnel to ensure maintenance requirements are met in a cost-effective manner. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: A bachelor's degree in bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business Administration, or a similar field is preferred. Minimum 5 years' Maintenance Management experience. Minimum 2 years' experience with Ammonia Refrigeration. Must possess a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. An ability to think ahead, plan and prepare action plans to achieve results. An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations. The possession of quality orientation and attention to detail, problem analysis and resolution. In addition to, strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to follow an enforce all Company policies, guidelines and requirement. Ability to work various shift and answer calls during off hours as needed. Consistent and reliable attendance PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 20% or more sitting, 40% or more walking, and 40% or more standing The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing production environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 40 lbs. is required. FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: • Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Food's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. • Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Foods food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates. • In the absence of Lead serves as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.

Job Title: Forklift Operator/ Warehouse Worker (Thursday-Saturday & every other Wednesday from 5:00pm-5:00am) Department: Supply Chain Reports to: Supervisor ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • Responsible for transporting, staging, and loading freeze dried fruits and vegetables using forklifts throughout production and warehouse facilities. Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment and production by performing duties to quality and productivity standards. • Must be able to identify product and multiple lot codes. Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing product to verify information against bills of lading, orders, or other records. Put away or stage product in assigned product bay or location. Verifies temperature of all incoming product. • Determines labeling requirements including but not limited to: Assemble and pack product containers, preparing and affixing labels on packed containers in an accurate manner. Proper operation of equipment to safety and productivity requirements. Unpacks, examines, routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, and records shortages. Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies. • Must be able to understand quality standards, methods and reporting as required. Proper use of safety devices, such as lock-out, as required. Performs other related duties and assignments as required. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: • Requires a high school diploma/GED. Forklift Certification - will be certified by a Mercer Foods authorized team member. Experience of at least 1 year driving a forklift or similar operating equipment. The ability to read, write, mathematically compute, and operate a computer using basic functions is required. Requires the ability to maintain motivation and to work independently and as part of a team. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations: • Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 50% or more walking, and 50% or more standing. • The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 30 lbs. is required. FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: • Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Food's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. • Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Foods food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates. • In the absence of Lead serves as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.

Job Title: Plant Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) Department: Supply Chain Reports to: Supervisor ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Responsible for learning to perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment, while adhering to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes in an effort to support the site's business goals and objectives. Learn to provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment including but not limited to packaging equipment, machines, and other proprietary systems and machines. Learn to perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Learn to diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and make adjustments. Learn to perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities. Learn to perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions. Learn to use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties. Learn to detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Perform all other duties as assigned or needed. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: High school diploma required. This position will be required to perform basic math, reading and writing as well as basic computer skills. AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus; 4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some ammonia / refrigeration and HVAC. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations: Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 50% or more walking, and 50% or more standing. The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 40 lbs. is required. FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: • Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Food's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. • Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Foods food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates. • In the absence of Lead serves as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.