<p>Inspired by the bounty of California, Califia Farms (pronounced “Cal-uh-FEE-ahh,” like California) is on a mission to nourish the world with the wisdom of a plant-based lifestyle. The company was named the 2021 Beverage Forum Small Company of the Year (&lt; $1 billion in revenue); 2017 Supplier of the Year by Whole Foods Market; a 2015 “Breakout Brand” by Beverage World; and BevNet's 2015 "Brand of the Year." Califia Farms creates innovative, healthy and great-tasting premium beverages that make it easy for consumers to go plant-based and dairy-free, without compromise. It is one of the fastest-growing natural beverage companies in the U.S., as well as the #1 plant-based dairy alternative brand in the natural channel.</p>
<p>Founded in 2010 by beverage visionary, Greg Steltenpohl, in partnership with a farmer's co-op based in the San Joaquin Valley, Califia Farms is a uniquely California company. Its Bakersfield, Calif. manufacturing plant is powered by renewable energy and re-purposes more than 90% of its post-production byproduct.</p>

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Nourishing the world with plant-based beverages, powered by renewable energy and sustainable practices.

<h2>Overview</h2><p><strong>WHO WE ARE: CALIFIA FARMS</strong></p><p>Rooted in California, Califia Farms is on a mission to create a future where plants replace dairy, without compromise. The company creates a variety of great-tasting plant-based beverages that make the transition to eating plant-based dairy easy and delicious. Califia Farms is one of the fastest-growing, independently owned, natural beverage companies in the U.S., the UK and Australia, and is well-known for its iconic curvy bottle. Califia Farms was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in the downtown Los Angeles Arts District, with a manufacturing facility in Bakersfield, Calif. The company’s culture is built around four core values: passion for purpose, insights into action, fierce interdependence, and challenger spirit.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Assists in providing safe working conditions for all employees.</li> <li>Plan and coordinate daily tank use for finished product.</li> <li>Conduct inventories of staged ingredients and reconcile them against upcoming production schedule. Notify Supervisor of any discrepancies between staged inventory and plan. </li> <li>Maintain all CIP and Cleaning Logs in Redzone; ensure team test’s all rinse water for pH as well as chemical titration.</li> <li>Ensure team is ready for Liquid tankers and are received and documented correctly in Redzone/Ross.</li> <li>Ensure ATP swabs and allergen tests are conducted after CIPs in batching and production equipment.</li> <li>Adjust batches (Brix, Acid, pH, Solids, density) as needed.</li> <li>Proficient in all Production and Blending Ross functions.</li> <li>Understand and enter production and blending information into Redzone.</li> <li>Ensure all Redzone checks are accurate, completed and signed off in a timely manner.</li> <li>Ensure the team properly documents cleanings, MSS, lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per customer regulations.</li> <li>Proficient with all Markem software and associated equipment.</li> <li>Understand and perform sanitation duties for the batching and production areas.</li> <li>Coordinate training with new hire operators and refresher training for current operators.</li> <li>Direct and assign batching activities so that there is a ready supply of finished products for the production lines when it is needed.</li> <li>Follow and monitor all GMP, HACCP, Food Safety and SOPs guidelines.</li> <li>Understand and follow plant safety and quality rules, including wearing of PPE, safe lifting techniques, safe machine operation.</li> <li>Operate forklift, walkies, and manual pallet jacks.</li> <li>Learn and operate the UHT as needed.</li> <li>Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions.</li> <li>Communicate and assist maintenance on problems and breakdowns on all equipment in batching and production areas.</li> <li>Operates equipment for startup and shutdown.</li> <li>Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with all employees and management.</li> <li>Ensures product is within quality and customer qualifications.</li> <li>Work with QA department to test and approve quality of product. </li> <li>Optimizes plant efficiency and coordinates plant needs accordingly.</li> <li>Communicate unsafe acts and/or equipment​.</li> <li>Help Supervisors investigate incidents.</li> <li>Ensure Net Content is met on every run BEFORE the run ends.</li> <li>Drive and complete rework as needed.</li> <li>Direct team members to positions as needed and upcoming task(s) (CIP’s, Product Changes, Rework, PayCom Training)</li> <li>Communicate/create and enter shift notes.​</li> <li>Operate equipment as needed (call ins, breaks, lunches)</li> <li>Coach/train team members to improve their knowledge and performance.​</li> <li>Ensure team members receive their breaks and lunches.</li> <li>Communicates to the on-coming shift: status of production, yesterday’s results and set up the team for the next 12 hours.</li> <li>Sets up, adjusts, and maintains equipment with responsibility for production and quality.</li> <li>Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or other plant management.</li> <li> </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><p><strong>Required Skills and Abilities</strong></p><ul> <li>Business Awareness.</li> <li>Trustworthiness /Ethics.</li> <li>Results Driven.</li> <li>Problem Solving.</li> <li>Able to lift up to 70 lbs.</li> <li>Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze substantial amounts of data and determine deficiencies. Able to perform root cause analysis.</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate and work well with people on all levels of the organization.</li> <li>Able to receive, analyze and report information efficiently.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li> <li>Computer skills (Microsoft suite) (Ross, Redzone, Excel, Markem, Pressco, Vision System, Etc.)</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong> </p><ul> <li>Minimum Required: High School Diploma/GED.</li> <li>Minimum 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing</li> <li>Ability to speak, write, and read English is a must, some Spanish a plus. </li> <li>Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders, and lift/move up to 50 pounds.</li> <li>Must possess good mechanical, communication, and people skills.</li> <li>Must be able to follow and communicate directions.</li> <li>Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure and compute rate, ratio, and percentage.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This position is classified as Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime). The expected hourly rate for this position is between $23.00 – $27.50 per year based on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual hourly rate.</p><p> </p><p><em>The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.</em></p>

Production Shift Lead (1PM-9:30PM)

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The Graduate Account Executive role at Califia Farms is an exciting, diverse and autonomous role reporting directly into the Grocery Account Director. We require an organized and enthusiastic individual who can support increasing product distribution, support in customer specific business plans aligned to our category and brand objectives and work across multiple functions, supporting the Grocery channel.  A fantastic opportunity for a hungry self-starter to learn and develop by delivering on our trade ambitions in a multi-national FMCG business. </p><p> </p><p>This hybrid position is based out of our London office and works in office 3 days/week. </p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Direct Account Management for Ocado and Booths with the support management of the Grocery Director and Sr. National Account Manager</li> <li>Support Grocery team with all internal and external customer administration to drive profitable growth including:  <ul>   <li>Collation of EPOS data, store distribution, store ranging tracking and analysis to present trends and actions</li>   <li>Collation of competitor activity, supporting on making recommendations on business and customer strategy</li>   <li>Support on development of S&amp;OP forecast owning the sales inputs, via submission of internal volume forecasts, internal promotional loading and accruals</li>   <li>Responsible for all spend tracking (promotions &amp; shopper)</li>   <li>Support on quarterly and annual forecasting processes</li>   <li>Sales ‘super-user’ for all internal systems and processes including customer ordering, customer set up, Telus Trade Promotion Management, and Power BI</li>   <li>Sales ‘super-user’ on retailer portals</li>   <li>Undertaking promotional analysis and ROI on promotions and shopper initiatives</li>   <li>Support on identification and implementation of customer shopper programs</li>  </ul></li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul> <li>University degree preferred</li> <li>Previous FMCG experience preferred</li> <li>Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage their time and workload effectively</li> <li>Analytical mindset</li> <li>Ability to track and complete multiple tasks</li> <li>Confident to communicate with customers and proactively and tenaciously seek resolution</li> <li>Passionate about working in a fast growth business environment.</li> <li>Team player - someone willing to get stuck in, roll their sleeves up and support wherever needed</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>A quick learner – full training will be provided</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. </p>

Graduate Account Executive

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Seeking a Sr. Maintenance Manager with strong leadership skills to provide oversight, guidance, and direction to a team of maintenance staff that ensures safe and efficient operation of plant equipment to enhance production, reduce cost, and achieve world-class reliability. This person must be a team player who is highly collaborative and supportive of the broader plant team. </p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Manage the maintenance team to support teamwork and development.</li> <li>Manage maintenance repairs, inventory and parts annual budgets.</li> <li>Provide technical leadership for maintenance department.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement activities.</li> <li>Participate as a member of the Plant Leadership staff.</li> <li>Track and report on projects, safety, and work orders.</li> <li>Maintain a safe working environment.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.</li> <li>Manage the Preventative Maintenance system.</li> <li>Responsible for upholding food safety standards in the plant. </li> <li>Utilize company resources to maintain necessary records, such as equipment manuals, vendor recommendations, etc. </li> <li>Hire and train maintenance department staff.</li> <li>Organize and oversee the schedules and work of maintenance staff.</li> <li>Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.</li> <li>Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.</li> <li>Other duties may also be assigned</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>The expected salary range for this position is between $120,000 – $145,000 per year based on a full-time schedule.  Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual salary.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>Califia Farms is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.</em></p><p> </p><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Minimum 5 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree or appropriate equivalent from an accredited university.</li> <li>In lieu of degree, minimum 10 years’ experience in food manufacturing maintenance management.</li> <li>Computer literacy with Microsoft Office components and Maintenance Management software.</li> <li>Ability to speak, write, and read English, Spanish is a plus.</li> <li>Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 50 pounds.</li> <li>Must possess good communication and people skills.</li></ul>

Sr. Maintenance Manager

<h2>Overview</h2><p>We’re looking to hire a talented, self-motivated undergraduate for a part-time (15 hours/week) spring internship that will support our Communications team with developing our social media strategy and content, specifically on TikTok. This role will directly interact with key internal partners to create content, report on current social trends, and interact with the loyal Califia Farms audience, while helping to attract and engage new ones.</p><p> </p><p>This position is based out of our headquarters in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles and works in the office at least once a week.</p><p> </p><p>The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025.</p><p> </p><p>By the end of the internship, you will:</p><ul> <li>Have a solid understanding of the social media landscape and trends</li> <li>Create compelling content for Califia’s social channels with a test-and-learn mentality</li> <li>Reach new consumers, creating a deeper resonance with a younger audience</li> <li>Confidently present data and recommendations in team settings</li> <li>Learn to bring to life Califia’s brand voice and positioning, acting as a consumer ambassador for the brand</li></ul><h2>Responsibilities</h2><p>Content Creation Support</p><ul> <li>Move quickly to compose TikTok content ideas that are original, relatable, fun, informational, and on brand, based upon trending sounds within the app</li> <li>Identify and engage with up-and-coming TikTok content creators</li> <li>Be self-sufficient with producing your own content</li> <li>Participate in team brainstorms and content ideation</li></ul><p> </p><p>Social Media Support</p><ul> <li>Support the team in discovering the Califia Farms niche on TikTok to drive brand awareness, engagement, and advocacy amongst Gen Z</li> <li>Work with the social team to understand performance and growth metrics to adjust creative for optimizing posts</li> <li>Assist Social Media Manager with monthly reporting on social performance</li> <li>Engage with followers in DMs/comments where needed</li> <li>Continually research social media news, updates, and trends to propose ideas on how Califia Farms can successfully show up on all platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.)</li> <li>Ad hoc support on the Califia Farms blog and other projects that fall under the Social/Comms Team</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><p>The ideal candidate is creative, has a good sense of humor, has a keen interest in marketing for a values-driven organization, and possesses a basic knowledge of marketing principles through coursework or prior work experience.</p><p> </p><ul> <li>Candidates are typically pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field</li> <li>Excellent attention to details with strong organizational skills</li> <li>Ability to multi-task with excellent follow through and task completion</li> <li>Strong oral and written communication skills – writing samples may be requested</li> <li>Strong team player, ability to work with diverse cross-functional teams</li> <li>Problem solver, able to work independently to produce quality results</li> <li>Thrives in fast-paced environment</li> <li>Very comfortable behind (and in front of) a camera and passionate about creating video content</li> <li>Innate user of social media and basic knowledge of what types of content perform well on the platform(s)</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook</li> <li>Please submit the link to your Instagram and TikTok profile(s) with your application; if applicable, a portfolio with previous work is also accepted. Video content samples may be requested</li> <li>Able to commute to Califia Farms office at least one day a week (Arts District, Los Angeles)</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Salary: $22.00/hour</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.</p>

Social Media Intern, Spring 2025

<h2>Overview</h2><p> </p><p>Position Summary </p><p>We’re looking to hire a talented, self-motivated undergraduate for a part-time (15 hours/week) spring internship that will support the development and execution of influencer marketing and public relations strategy. This role will directly interact with key internal and external partners to assist with influencer campaigns, media relations, and report on current industry trends.</p><p> </p><p>This position is based out of our headquarters in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles and works in the office at least once a week.</p><p> </p><p>The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025.</p><p> </p><p>Learning Outcomes</p><p> </p><p>By the end of the internship, you will:</p><ul> <li>Have a solid understanding of the influencer marketing and public relations landscape</li> <li>Reach new influencer partners, creating a deeper resonance with a younger audience</li> <li>Confidently present data and recommendations in team settings</li> <li>Learn to bring to life Califia’s brand voice and positioning</li></ul><h2>Responsibilities</h2><p>Influencer Marketing Support (Primary Focus – 80%)</p><ul> <li>Support the team in discovering influencer partners on TikTok and Instagram to drive brand awareness and engagement</li> <li>Support key initiatives by assisting with ongoing paid influencer campaigns, activations, and placing product orders for celebrity, VIP, and influencer fans</li> <li>Assist Influencer Marketing Manager with monthly reporting on influencer performance</li></ul><p> </p><p>Public Relations Support (Secondary Focus – 20%)</p><ul> <li>Manage press inbox and respond to press and influencer inquiries</li> <li>Research food &amp; beverage/plant-based industry product launches, announcements, and trends</li> <li>Help facilitate bi-weekly media report email that is sent out internally</li> <li>Assist with planning for Natural Products Expo West, the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><p>The ideal candidate is creative, has a pulse on the food &amp; beverage industry, has a keen interest in marketing for a values-driven organization, and possesses a basic knowledge of marketing principles through coursework or prior work experience.</p><p> </p><ul> <li>Candidates are typically pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field</li> <li>Strong interest in influencer marketing (primary focus of the internship)</li> <li>Excellent attention to details with strong organizational skills</li> <li>Ability to multi-task with excellent follow through and task completion</li> <li>Strong oral and written communication skills – writing samples may be requested</li> <li>Strong team player, ability to work with diverse cross-functional teams</li> <li>Problem solver, able to work independently to produce quality results</li> <li>Thrives in fast-paced environment</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook</li> <li>Able to commute to Califia Farms office at least one day a week (Arts District, Los Angeles)</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Salary: $22.00/hour</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.</p>

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