Continuous Improvement Technician (Winters)

Continuous Improvement Technician (Winters) Winters, CA Job Details Full-time From $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Safe work practices Project reporting Computer operation Spanish Procedural guides Outdoor work Workflow management (operations management method) Equipment installation Continuous improvement standards implementation Equipment troubleshooting Equipment malfunction troubleshooting Windows Microsoft Office Schedule management Key Performance Indicators Analysis skills Quality assurance Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Attention to detail Quality control QA/QC Data interpretation Equipment maintenance Technical skills instruction Technical troubleshooting support 1 year Entry level Progress tracking (project management tasks) Full Job Description Everde Growers is a leader within the horticulture industry with a true coast-to-coast footprint consisting of over 6,700 acres in production encompassing 15 farm locations throughout Texas, Florida, California, and Oregon. Our superior growing methods and pruning practices ensure consistent high quality and availability. We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Quality Assurance Technician to assist our farm in Winters, CA. In this role, you will work with, evaluate and assess automation projects to enhance & expedite mechanization and automation processes. You will provide support to the Continuous Improvement & Project Management teams at the site.

Your duties will include:

Tie workflow to schedule. Manage all on-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks. Diagnose errors or technical problems & determine proper solutions. Produce timely & detailed service reports where needed. Document processes and SOPs. Explore new initiatives and ideation and bring those to life. Ensure that documentation is sufficiently comprehensive and clear, from onset. Monitor project status and identify issues/risks. Define & track project success metrics and KPIs. Train others on equipment operation. Make suggestions to management for improvement whether in this position or work processes. Work safely, observe safety rules, policies and procedures, and identify any unsafe conditions or actions, reporting them to management. Follow all company procedures and protocols. Build positive relationships. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelors' degree, or working towards a degree, and 1-2 years' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being self-motivated. Working knowledge of all Windows desktop operations (MS Office). Bilingual Spanish a plus but not required. In exchange for your knowledge and expertise, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other benefits.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): 1. Everde Growers is a wholesale nursery (plants). Operations are 100% outdoors. Are you willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather, while oftentimes on uneven, muddy, gravel, wet surfaces? 2. Automation & Evaluation

• Can you describe a time you were responsible for evaluating an automated process or project? What specific criteria did you use to determine if it was successful or needed improvement? 3. Attention to Detail
• This role requires high accuracy in assessing new mechanization processes. Can you share an example of a time you caught a small but significant error during a project evaluation that others might have missed? 4. Continuous Improvement Experience
• How have you previously supported Continuous Improvement or Project Management teams to help expedite or enhance a workflow? What was your specific contribution to the team's goal? 5. Technical Problem Solving
• When an automated system or piece of equipment isn't performing at the expected quality standard, what is your step-by-step process for troubleshooting the issue? 6. Adaptability to New Technology
• As we work to enhance our mechanization, processes can change quickly.

How do you stay organized when managing multiple QA assessments at once, and how do you handle learning a new automated system on the fly?

Work Location:

In person