Processing Operator I: 1st Shift

About the role

The Processing Operator plays a crucial role in supporting daily production activities on the processing floor. This position operates and maintains equipment, performs changeovers, routine maintenance, and cleaning according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The role involves leading and coordinating team activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and achievement of production goals. It also includes maintaining smooth production flow, promptly reporting equipment or process issues to minimize downtime, ensuring product quality through in-process checks, accurate documentation, and timely reporting of non-conformances or deviations. Additionally, the operator partners with maintenance to troubleshoot equipment issues and supports quick resolution.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment
• Perform changeovers, routine maintenance, and cleaning per SOPs
• Lead and coordinate daily team activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and achievement of production goals
• Maintain smooth production flow and promptly report equipment or process issues to minimize downtime
• Ensure product quality through in-process checks, accurate documentation, and timely reporting of non-conformances or deviations
• Partner with Maintenance to troubleshoot equipment issues and support quick resolution
• Participate in investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical training or college coursework preferred
• Generally, 1–2 years of experience operating manufacturing equipment in a food or GMP environment

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize equipment issues
• Commitment to safety and accuracy in documentation
• Basic computer proficiency; including experience with data entry, digital forms, or manufacturing software systems
• Basic computer and math skills, including data entry and unit conversions
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, and technical documents
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work various shifts as needed

Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Quality assurance
• Documentation
• Computer proficiency

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall wellbeing. This includes customizable healthcare coverage, boost your savings with FSA or HSA, plan for your future with a 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting, peace of mind with life and disability insurance, furry friends with pet insurance, recharge and refresh with paid company holidays, PTO and sick time, give back with community support opportunities, score savings with exclusive employee discounts and special savings on Mountain House product, and spread the word with bonuses for referring awesome new team members.

Pay

Hourly pay: $22.00

Schedule

Mon - Fri: 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Environment

Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures
Noise level in the work environment can be loud
Exposure to various food allergens
Constant requirement to stand, walk, climb, push, pull, reach, carry, and lift and twist
Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds

OFD

Office, manufacturing, and outdoor workspaces where this position is required to access and work

What We Offer

At Oregon Freeze Dry, we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That’s why we offer a competitive total rewards package aimed at supporting the health, financial security, and overall wellbeing of you and your family. This includes customizable healthcare coverage, boost your savings with FSA or HSA, plan for your future with a 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting, peace of mind with life and disability insurance, furry friends with pet insurance, recharge and refresh with paid company holidays, PTO and sick time, give back with community support opportunities, score savings with exclusive employee discounts and special savings on Mountain House product, and spread the word with bonuses for referring awesome new team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.