Production Worker - Machine Operator

About the Role

At Pacific Seafood, we are more than just a provider of healthy proteins; we are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence. The Machine Operator role is key to our Production team, ensuring quality packaged products within specification ranges, meeting production, and cost-to-produce standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to optimum efficiencies to meet quality, cost, and operational requirements of daily schedules.
• Improve production efficiencies through training, equipment recommendations, and communication with supervisor.
• Train new team members, ensuring performance meets standards at line flow speeds.
• Follow processes to ensure the product and packaging meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor actual production against schedule; communicate/coordinate required volumes with production supervisor.
• Oversee production team while reworking product that does not meet specifications.
• Ensure sanitation of line and equipment as needed/directed.
• Follow all workplace safety policies and procedures per OSHA regulations, including the Food Defense Plan and SOPs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Minimum of three years related experience and/or training

Skills

• Knowledge of machine specifications, ranges, and targets to meet quality standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
• Ability to solve simple math equations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Ability to work in a loud environment while focusing on tasks.
• Availability to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions

• Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment.
• Exposure to large, specialized equipment and moving machinery.
• High noise level.
• Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures and hazardous materials.
• Wet environment with required safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.).

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life, and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit-sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, including sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members.
• Product purchase program.

Department: San Antonio VA Production Location: San Antonio