Production Worker - Machine OperatorAt Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. 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—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.A Machine Operator at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Production team supporting efforts to ensure quality packaged products within specification ranges, meeting production, and cost-to-produce standards.
This position involves operating equipment, overseeing the production team, and improving production efficiencies and is ideal for someone who is a good communicator, meticulous, and thorough.Key Responsibilities1. Equipment Operation and EfficiencyOperate 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.Knowledge of machine specifications, ranges, targets to meet quality standards.2. Training and Quality AssuranceTrain 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.3. Communication and OversightCommunicate with team members to ensure product quality, timely production, and accurate production reporting.Notify management of any production, safety, quality, or environmental concerns with equipment, operation, or facility.Oversee production team while reworking product that does not meet product specification.4.
Safety and ComplianceEnsure sanitation of line and equipment as needed/directed.Follow all workplace safety policies and procedures per OHSA regulations, including the Food Defense Plan and SOPs.Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.What You Bring To Pacific SeafoodEducation and ExperienceRequired High School Diploma or GEDPreferred Bilingual in English and SpanishMinimum of three years related experience and/or training.Physical RequirementsMust be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand or walk for long periods.Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.Ability to print and speak simple sentences.Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.Working ConditionsTraditional warehouse and distribution facility environmentLarge, specialized equipmentLarge moving equipmentHigh noise levelExposure to cold/freezing temperaturesExposure to hazardous materialWet environmentSafety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.)Well-illuminated environmentScents related to the production facilityBenefitsTotal compensation: At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to: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 expenses401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing matchPaid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal timeEmployee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family membersProduct purchase programPacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.About Pacific SeafoodAt Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an 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, and rewarding performance.
We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.Our Hiring ProcessStage 1: AppliedStage 2: InterviewStage 3: Second InterviewStage 4: OfferStage 5: Pre-employment ScreeningStage 6: HiredNot quite right? Register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria.Register Your Interest