Blender Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)

401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vision/Eyewear Plan

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Short-Term Disability

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Woodinville, WA seeks a dependable Machine Operator / Blending Technician for a full-time seasonal swing-shift role. You will operate filler and packaging machinery, set up equipment, monitor production, and help maintain quality and safety in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The position requires attention to detail, ability to work with others and independently, and willingness to learn new processes.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operation or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing or GMP experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus, but not required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team.
• Reliable, adaptable, and willing to learn new equipment and processes.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate filler and packaging machinery safely and efficiently.
• Set up machines for daily production.
• Monitor machines during production and maintain efficient output.
• Verify product ingredients match the correct packaging materials.
• Check product appearance and package/seal integrity.
• Complete production logs and data sheets accurately.
• Perform machinery changeovers between product sizes.
• Communicate downtime, inefficiencies, and equipment issues to the Supervisor.
• Work with Maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve machine issues.
• Keep the machine and work area clean, organized, and ready for inspection or tours.
• Participate in monthly inventory counts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

MACHINE OPERATOR / BLENDING TECHNICIAN - SWING SHIFT

Location: Woodinville, WA
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal
Job ID: WS18
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:30 PM
Shift: Swing Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

Express Employment Professionals is looking for a dependable Machine Operator / Blending Technician to join a food manufacturing operation in Woodinville. This is a full-time seasonal position for someone who enjoys hands-on production work and is comfortable working around machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

JOB DUTIES

• Operate filler and packaging machinery safely and efficiently.
• Set up machines for daily production.
• Monitor machines during production and maintain efficient output.
• Verify product ingredients match the correct packaging materials.
• Check product appearance and package/seal integrity.
• Complete production logs and data sheets accurately.
• Perform machinery changeovers between product sizes.
• Communicate downtime, inefficiencies, and equipment issues to the Supervisor.
• Work with Maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve machine issues.
• Keep the machine and work area clean, organized, and ready for inspection or tours.
• Participate in monthly inventory counts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous machine operation or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing or GMP experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus, but not required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team.
• Reliable, adaptable, and willing to learn new equipment and processes.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and food safety standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for 8+ hours during a shift.
• Frequent use of hands, fingers, and ability to handle materials and equipment.
• Ability to walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. regularly, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with vibration, moving mechanical parts, and noise.
• Requires close, peripheral, and depth vision, as well as the ability to focus.

Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vision/Eyewear Plan
• Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Short-Term Disability
• Referral Bonuses

Express Office: Lynnwood
19009 33rd Ave W Ste 204
Lynnwood, WA 98036
425-775-4903

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