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Since 1912, when it was started by a group of California walnut growers, Diamond of California® was on a mission to bring the bounty from California’s Central Valley walnut orchards to America’s tables.  From the beginning, we sought out the very best with the knowledge that Diamond Nuts would be used in treasured and new family recipes.  Today, we bring a wider range of nuts from our growers and farms to tables worldwide. Now over 105 years later, we are still guided by our belief that Diamond Nuts are Made for Homemade.

Along with our sister company (National Pecan), Diamond of California is part of Diamond Foods, LLC, headquartered in Stockton, California.  Diamond Foods is now owned by Blue Road Capital, a private equity firm based in New York, which is focused on holdings in the agricultural space.  With the support of Blue Road Capital, Diamond of California is in the midst of a major transformation to create a modern growth brand participating the growing consumer desire to incorporate more plant-based products in their diets, for reasons including health and wellness, taste, texture and variety.

Diamond of California is a leader in the culinary (recipe) nut category, with the largest branded share in America’s grocery stores.  Culinary nuts are generally raw, unflavored nuts sold in both the baking and produce departments.  Diamond is on a renewed mission to lead this category for the next generation of consumers who use nuts in cooking, baking, snacking and even in beverages.  We are still in the emerging stages of a complete brand renovation, which encompasses product, packaging, pricing, placement, marketing, and new product development.

Diamond has led the category’s marketing in the areas of social media and food influencer partnerships.  The brand has the largest social presence in the category with over 800,000 followers on Facebook, approximately 5x greater than the next brand.  In addition, Diamond was an early culinary nut innovator in food influencer partnerships, working with the blogger and chef communities to create a culinary influencer program.  We partner with bloggers and chefs for content, recipes, and authentic endorsements of Diamond nuts.

 

 

Maintenance Supervisor – Stockton, CA

Job Summary:

Diamond Foods is an innovative packaged food company focused on building and energizing the Diamond of California culinary nuts food brand. Diamond of California offers fresh, high quality, and great tasting nuts for every occasion. From whole or chopped to sliced or slivered, we offer a wide range of chop types and varieties of nuts, both in and out of their shells. This includes shelled and in-shell walnuts, pecans, almonds, nut pie crusts, black walnuts, macadamias, pine nuts, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, roasted/glazed nut toppings, nut + fruit blends. You can find Diamond of California ® nuts sold in retailers nationwide.

 

Position Overview:

This position supervises the maintenance function to ensure prioritized projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring safety in the Maintenance Department. Responsibilities also include training, supervision and planning of maintenance work for the Stockton location. The maintenance supervisor will strive to assist in ensuring that quality, volume, service, and cost goals are met in the Maintenance Department.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drive walnut processing maintenance KPI’s and production OEE initiatives
  • Maintain facility and walnut processing equipment to ensure production efficiency
  • Performs preventive maintenance to limit unscheduled downtime
  • Supervises projects to completion ensuring accuracy and timely completion
  • Generate, assign, and close maintenance team work orders on a weekly basis
  • CMMS reporting of parts inventory levels and employee metrics
  • Train, guide  and supervise maintenance staff in repair of plant equipment
  • Assist as needed to maintain parts inventory
  • Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Safety Regulations consistently
  • Works closely with and communicates regularly with Production Supervisors, Safety, Maintenance staff and other departments
  • Communicates regularly with and coordinates work of outside vendors
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the department manager

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Maintenance requirements, resources, and processes
  • Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Safety Regulations
  • Basic supervisory practices
  • Understanding of equipment operation and pneumatics
  • Basic electrical knowledge
  • Welding skills
  • Effective English language literacy; oral and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal and team skills for working with employees at all levels within the company
  • Effective math skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Facilitation skills for leading meetings and teams
  • Effective computer skills using MS Office products and required technical software
  • Working knowledge of maintenance CMMS system
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Work in an environment with very high level safety risks
  • Listen, understand, and advise staff
  • Flexible and adaptable to change
  • Complete multiple projects while working under tight deadlines
  • Work overtime as required; including off shift and weekend work
  • Perform tasks independently and as part of a team to accomplish company goals
  • Set and be an example for work safety
  • Use Company values and commitments in daily work and in interactions with others
  • Physical Requirements include:
    • Frequent talking, standing, walking and accessing all production areas
    • Sitting, occasionally for prolonged periods; frequent keyboarding activity
    • Frequent climbing, grasping, stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions with hands, and turning/twisting
    • Occasional driving
    • Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds

 

Education and Work Experience:

  • 2 year degree and 3+ years related experience or overall equivalent
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment; food processing preferred

 

To Apply:

Qualified candidates may send resumes and salary requirements to: @diamondfoods.com

Pre-employment drug testing required. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.

 

 

Facilities Mechanic

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for maintenance repair and installation of processing equipment. Candidate must have knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical system components for production processing. This position will work in our Stockton, CA plant and report to the Maintenance Department. We operate under a Union environment working closing with Teamsters local 856. Our workforce increases during the Walnut Harvest season from September to December.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performing mechanical installation, equipment optimization, and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
  • Maintaining and repairing plant equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, schematics, and operation manuals.
  • Maintaining and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical/control, and hydraulic system components for production areas.
  • Complete emergency repairs when necessary to offset downtime and production delays.
  • Perform equipment change-overs when required.
  • Completes PM (preventive maintenance) work orders as assigned through CMMS system.
  • Uses schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment or process related issues and problems.
  • Ensure documentation of work using CMMS (MP2) and complete work orders as assigned.
  • Performs assigned jobs with minimum direction and supervision.
  • Diagnose problems, dismantle machines, replace defective parts and reassemble machines.
  • Troubleshoot and repair machinery mechanically (hydraulic/pneumatic)
  • Understanding of HVAC system operation and components
  • Generate and communicate detail parts lists for preventative and emergency repairs.
  • Understand Environmental policy and regulatory compliances for Wastewater, Storm water, HVAC and Hazardous waste.
  • Complete root cause analysis and breakdown elimination on process systems
  • Perform all duties with required safety equipment and comply with all safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, SOP’s, and company policies.
  • Ability to troubleshoot PLC programming and VFD drives
  • Ability to complete diagnostic and repair on 3 phase, Motor control and DC electronic systems

 

Knowledge, Ability and Skills:

  • Strong ability to understand diagrams, sketches and schematics.
  • Ability to follow ladder logic to troubleshoot equipment preferred.
  • Knowledge of solid-state electronics including PLC’s,
  • Applies Good Manufacturing Practices, SOP’s,
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to understand manufacturing processes
  • Experience working on plumbing, HVAC, Boilers, Water treatment and Fire systems
  • Communicates ideas clearly and articulately.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in all phases of machine work.
  • Demonstrates a proficient understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Working understanding of a CMMS System.
  • PLC and VFD troubleshooting experience.
  • NFPA 70E Certified

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • 4 year’s experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing using the required skills above
  • Required to pass interview with Maintenance/Engineering/Production staff.
  • Required to pass practical electrical test
  • Required to work any shift and overtime as required
  • Required to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
  • AA in Industrial Maintenance, electrical, mechanical, preferred.

 

Desired Skills:

  • Food industry experience including knowledge of GMP
  • Knowledge of and experience troubleshooting controls and electrical systems using wiring diagrams and test equipment.
  • Experience setting-up and calibrating electrical hardware.
  • Ability to troubleshoot relays, switches, thermocouples, RTD’s, sensors
  • Training programs in safety
  • Highly knowledgeable and skilled in repair and troubleshooting of process equipment.
  • Experience with basic Microsoft application (e.g., Word, Excel).
  • 5 -7 year work experience as an industrial maintenance
  • Three years of experience working in a production/manufacturing facility.
  • Troubleshoot and repair vibratory feeders, drives and flexors.

 

Diamond Foods, LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Pre-employment drug testing and background check required. Interested parties may apply online at www.diamondfoods.com.

Diamond Foods will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements.

Diamond Foods, LLC does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes.

Diamond Foods will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Diamond Foods, LLC.

 

 

Production Supervisor – Stockton, CA

Since 1912, when it was started by a group of California walnut growers, Diamond of California® was on a mission to bring the bounty from California’s Central Valley walnut orchards to America’s tables. From the beginning, we sought out the very best with the knowledge that Diamond Nuts would be used in treasured and new family recipes. Today, we bring a wider range of nuts from our growers and farms to tables worldwide. Now over 105 years later, we are still guided by our belief that Diamond Nuts are Made for Homemade.

Along with our sister company (National Pecan), Diamond of California is part of Diamond Foods, LLC, headquartered in Stockton, California. Diamond Foods is now owned by Blue Road Capital, a private equity firm based in New York, which is focused on holdings in the agricultural space. With the support of Blue Road Capital, Diamond of California is in the midst of a major transformation to create a modern growth brand participating the growing consumer desire to incorporate more plant-based products in their diets, for reasons including health and wellness, taste, texture and variety.

Diamond of California is a leader in the culinary (recipe) nut category, with the largest branded share in America’s grocery stores. Culinary nuts are generally raw, unflavored nuts sold in both the baking and produce departments. Diamond is on a renewed mission to lead this category for the next generation of consumers who use nuts in cooking, baking, snacking and even in beverages. We are still in the emerging stages of a complete brand renovation, which encompasses product, packaging, pricing, placement, marketing, and new product development.

Diamond has led the category’s marketing in the areas of social media and food influencer partnerships, partnering with a boutique San Francisco-based public relations agency. The brand has the largest social presence in the category with nearly 800,000 followers on Facebook, approximately 5x greater than the next brand. In addition, Diamond was an early culinary nut innovator in food influencer partnerships, working with the blogger and chef communities to create a culinary influencer program. We partner with bloggers and chefs for content, recipes, and authentic endorsements of Diamond nuts.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

It is the responsibility of the Production Supervisor to coordinate raw materials, machinery, and staffing/crewing to provide the highest return of investment to Diamond Foods, Inc., while achieving production department goals as outlined by the Director of Manufacturing and VP of Operations.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise the day-to-day workflow of production employees.
  • Minimize wasted resources (i.e. wasted materials, product, employee time, machine under-utilization)
  • Assist in the forecasting and planning of workload for various areas of the production department.
  • Under the direction of the Director of Manufacturing provide equitable disciplinary program as specified according to the T & C.
  • Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and direct set-up and adjustments of machines.
  • Maintain production schedules and estimate worker hour-requirements for completion of job assignment, including adjusting work procedures to meet production schedules.
  • Interpret safety policies/practices to employees, including enforcing safety regulations.
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job/work orders.
  • Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. May include suggesting changes in work conditions and the use of equipment to increase efficiency of available resources.
  • Analyze and resolve work problems, and/or assist employees in solving work problems.
  • Initiate and/or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals.
  • Maintain time and production records.
  • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
  • Assist in the training of various key-operating areas of the production facility.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of GMP’s.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, other supervisors, and management.
  • Knowledge of SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures). Ability to develop procedures that are simple and easy to follow. Ability to write reports, SOPs and procedure manuals.
  • Knowledge of SPC’s (Statistical Process Control).
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and diagrams.
  • Ability to supervise multiple production employees.
  • Ability to work independently without immediate direction or supervision.
  • Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels.
  • Ability to multi task and can handle pressures and deadlines.
  • Confident and conscientious individual with the desire to make a difference in the organization.
  • Deadline driven in a challenging, evolving & fast-paced environment.
  • Results oriented.
  • Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and can work independently.
  • Dedicated team player.
  • Demonstrated leadership in order to be proactive in solving problems and troubleshooting issues.
  • Excellent organizational skill.
  • Willing to accept challenges.
  • Bright and insightful with demonstrated common sense.
  • Bi-Lingual is a strong positive.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Candidate must have the ability to multi-task and be detailed oriented as well as working in a team environment.
  • Candidate should also be performance and goal oriented, and must have a high professional demeanor and appearance.
  • ** Candidate must be willing to work any shift.

 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • The minimum qualification for this position is a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or other related field. A demonstrated experience in food manufacturing; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience is a large plus.
  • Demonstrated experience in supervising a team of production employees.

 

To apply please send resume to: humanresources4@diamondfoods.com, or visit our website at: www.diamondfoods.com for more information.

Pre-employment drug testing required. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.

 

 

Lift Truck Operator A

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Under the direction of a Department Manager, Shift Supervisor or Key Area Operator support production operations through accurate and timely movement of materials.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for weighing bins and recording weights. Placing product in proper locations. Returning WIP tags to operators. Use bar coding equipment.
  • Must have full knowledge of all production locations and operations. Perform other duties as required.
  • Knows the targets/goals for his/her work center and adjusts equipment to achieve targets.
  • Informs Mechanical/Electrical staff when assistance is required.
  • Drives a Lift Truck in a safe and responsible manner. Must have a good to excellent safety record on a lift truck.
  • Understands and has reviewed/signed all Safe Work Procedures for the work area.
  • Practices safe work procedures and wears all safety and sanitation equipment required for the job.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Forklift Certification
  • 1-2 years warehouse experience

 

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Maintain his/her area in a clean, orderly and organized manner. Keeps the area clean by sweeping, blowing, and scrapping equipment, floors and superstructure.
  • To ensure sanitation standards are maintained and met.
  • Must read and speak English
  • Basic math
  • To lift and carry 50 lbs.
  • Perform quality work efficiently with minimum supervision.
  • Work flexible shifts and schedules including overtime.
  • Use proper safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
  • Climb stairs and ladders to a height of 12 feet or higher

 

Diamond Foods, LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.

Diamond Foods will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements.

Diamond Foods, LLC does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Diamond Foods will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Diamond Foods, LLC.

To apply please send resume to:  humanresources4@diamondfoods.com

Pre-employment drug testing required. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.

 

 

Maintenance Mechanic – Lakeland, GA

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Overall maintenance of tractors and equipment used in day-to-day usage. Ensuring all safety protocols and procedures are maintained. Diagnose equipment problems and work with management to source parts and repair issues. Farm housing available. Lakeland, Georgia, area.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct preventative maintenance on all available equipment.
  • Diagnose malfunctions and complete repairs.
  • Monitor equipment on day-to-day basis and ensure all equipment is safe to use.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Must have previous experience in maintenance mechanic or similar role.
  • Must work well with others in a strenuous and busy situation.
  • A vast knowledge of tools and materials needed to perform multiple types of repairs on equipment used on the farm.
  • Ability to stand for long hours and work multiple hours.
  • Must have problems solving and organizational skills.
  • Must have a drivers license to perform the task at hand.

 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in farm mechanic operations.

Diamond Foods is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.

Diamond Foods does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Diamond Foods will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Diamond Foods, Inc.

Pre-employment drug testing required. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.

To apply please contact: hbolanos@diamondfoods.com

 

 

Farm Operator – Lakeland, GA

POSITION OVERVIEW:

  • Orchard setting
  • Operating machinery such as tractors, sprayers, mowers, harvesters, sweepers, and light duty trucks.
  • Transporting agricultural products from facility to crop fields.
  • Mixing and blending of chemicals and fertilizers for application.
  • Operating machinery to apply fertilizers and chemicals on crop fields.
  • Perform maintenance on machinery and equipment with hand and power tools as needed.
  • Adhere to company policy and procedures.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Be on time and stay on task.
  • Contribute daily to a safe working environment.
  • Work with minimum supervision

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Must have previous experience with agriculture equipment or similar role.
  • Must work well with others in a strenuous and busy situation.
  • Ability to work multiple hours.
  • Must have problems solving and communication skills.
  • Must have a driver’s license to perform the task at hand.

 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma, or related field
  • Minimum 1 year experience in farm operations.

Diamond Foods is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.

Diamond Foods does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Diamond Foods will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Diamond Foods, Inc.

Pre-employment drug testing required. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.

To apply please contact: hbolanos@diamondfoods.com

 

 

Farm Operator – Albany, GA

POSITION OVERVIEW:

  • Orchard setting
  • Operating machinery such as tractors, sprayers, mowers, harvesters, sweepers, and light duty trucks.
  • Transporting agricultural products from facility to crop fields.
  • Mixing and blending of chemicals and fertilizers for application.
  • Operating machinery to apply fertilizers and chemicals on crop fields.
  • Perform maintenance on machinery and equipment with hand and power tools as needed.
  • Adhere to company policy and procedures.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Be on time and stay on task.
  • Contribute daily to a safe working environment.
  • Work with minimum supervision

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Must have previous experience with agriculture equipment or similar role.
  • Must work well with others in a strenuous and busy situation.
  • Ability to work multiple hours.
  • Must have problems solving and communication skills.
  • Must have a driver’s license to perform the task at hand.

 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma, or related field
  • Minimum 1 year experience in farm operations.

 

Diamond Foods is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.

Diamond Foods does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Diamond Foods will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Diamond Foods, Inc.

Pre-employment drug testing required. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.

To apply please contact: hbolanos@diamondfoods.com

 

 


Diamond Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our personnel. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for specialty occupation petitions are displayed electronically in accordance with notice requirements pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, and public access files are available pursuant to regulation. See 20 CFR § 655.734, 655.760.