Full Steam Staffing
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We are looking for a skilled and reliable Pistachio Machine Operators to run and monitor hulling equipment during pistachio harvest in Firebaugh, CA. The ideal candidates will ensure the huller system operates efficiently, minimizing product damage and maximizing throughput while adhering to safety and food quality standards.
Job Title: Machine Operators
Schedule: 1st and 2nd shifts avaialble, overtime
Pay Rate: $17/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Experience:
Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing s Fair Chance Act webpage.
Machine Operator
Posted: 07/14/25
2025-07-07
2025-08-13
Job Number: 1807993
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and reliable Pistachio Machine Operators to run and monitor hulling equipment during pistachio harvest in Firebaugh, CA. The ideal candidates will ensure the huller system operates efficiently, minimizing product damage and maximizing throughput while adhering to safety and food quality standards.
Job Title: Machine Operators
Schedule: 1st and 2nd shifts avaialble, overtime
Pay Rate: $17/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor pistachio huller machinery, ensuring proper removal of hulls from freshly harvested nuts.
- Adjust huller settings to optimize throughput, cleanliness, and minimal nut damage.
- Inspect incoming loads for foreign material, excess moisture, or poor-quality products.
- Coordinate with the Harvest Team and forklift operators for continuous production flow.
- Conduct routine checks on belts, rollers, water systems, and dehulling equipment.
- Record and report throughput rates, downtime, and quality issues.
- Clean and sanitize hulling equipment daily or as needed, following food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Identify mechanical issues early and report them to maintenance for prompt repair.
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), PPE requirements, and safety policies.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience operating pistachio or nut hulling equipment preferred.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work long shifts during harvest season, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Comfortable working in dusty, noisy, and outdoor environments.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in agricultural processing, especially pistachios, almonds, or walnuts.
- Familiarity with automated or semi-automated hulling systems.
- Knowledge of harvest workflows and quality control checkpoints.
Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing s Fair Chance Act webpage.
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