Production Stuffing Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
$47,840–$60,320 year
On-siteKent, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Operate stuffing, mixing, and packaging lines to ensure quality standards, schedule attainment, and efficiency. Set up workstations, load film, and adjust machine parameters for registration, sealing, and speed. Perform quality checks including weight counts, oxygen tests, metal detection, and blade inspections while monitoring production flow. Manage machine changeovers, sanitizing equipment for allergen switches, and clear jams or report malfunctions. Direct team members during downtime, maintain housekeeping, and record production weights and batch numbers. Ensure proper safety, sanitation, and GMP compliance throughout the shift.
Required Qualifications
- High School (minimum)
- Must be able to lift 25lbs - 35lbs frequently and 40lbs - 50lbs occasionally
- Understanding and compliance with all GMPs (OJT)
- Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules (OJT)
- Position requires an understanding or food safety, quality, and SQF fundamentals provided through annual in-house and on the job training
- Ability to work with other people in a cooperative manner
- Ability to use discretion/judgment
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to read specs and BOMs
- Ability to understand weights and use basic math
- Trouble shooting and mechanical ability
- Speak, Read, Write & understand English, record numbers
- Use calculator and basic math skills
- Ability to make quick and proper decisions
- Ability to see packages and recognize quality
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship
Desired Qualifications
- 6 months manufacturing experience preferred
- Pallet Jack experience preferred
- Lock-Out Tag-Out Certified (OJT)
- Familiarity with HACCP (OJT)
- SQF preferred
- Other Food Safety, Quality, Technical, and Regulatory Training as needs determine appropriate
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