Crush Operator

About Adams Group

Adams Group is a fifth-generation, family-owned specialty food company built on over 110 years of a simple but powerful belief: good food starts with good people. Founded on the principle of doing the right thing, we've grown to become the most trusted provider of high-quality specialty grains, oils, and seeds—delivering quality ingredients from seed to shelf.

Rooted in trusted farmer partnerships and vertically integrated operations, we combine agricultural expertise with intentional innovation to deliver specialty at scale. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and integrity isn't just what we do—it's who we are.

Our Legacy of Innovation

While we stay true to our values, our success across five generations comes from our entrepreneurial spirit and ability to adapt to the needs of a changing food landscape. Embodying the spirit of California, we push boundaries, pioneer new standards, and create better-for-all alternatives that nourish people from infancy to adulthood.

More Than a Job—A Purpose

At Adams Group, we offer more than careers; we offer the opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Whether you're producing high-quality ingredients, supporting sustainable practices, or building trusted relationships across our global network, your work helps nourish lives and communities across generations.

We care deeply for our people, build strong relationships with our partners, deliver consistently for our customers, and enrich the communities we serve. Together, we're elevating industry standards and making a lasting impact on the world.

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Come be part of a legacy where good starts with you. At Adams Group, you don't just have a career—you have a legacy.

Our Core Values

At Adams Group, we live by five core values that guide everything we do:

• Quality in all we do
• Doing the right thing
• Building relationships for shared success
• Adapting to change
• Leaving the world better than we found it

New hires will train on day shift until certified, then transition to a rotating monthly schedule that includes one month on day shift, one month on swing shift, and one month on night shift

Position Summary:The Crush Operator is a member of the Operations Team reporting directly to the Superintendent of Operations and Operations Supervisors. The Crush Operator is accountable and responsible for the processing of seed into crude oil and meal, meeting established quality and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and processing technology, including filters, grinders, mixers, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Collect product samples and monitor tank levels to ensure product quality and efficient production.
• Utilize computer systems to enter, track, and maintain accurate production and operational data.
• Manufacture products according to established customer specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate daily shift reports and production documentation.
• Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts and loaders, after completing required training and certification.
• Collaborate with coworkers and management to support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a team-oriented work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and food safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.