Dry Ice production tech

Columbia Basin Ice; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin Ice is seeking a dedicated Production Technician to operate our dry ice machine and oversee block ice production. This hands-on role requires mechanical awareness, strict adherence to safety standards, and attention to sanitation in daily operations.

You will monitor production equipment, perform routine checks, and help with preventive maintenance while maintaining logs and ensuring safe handling of ice products. The position is full-time in a cold production environment.

Qualifications

• Full-time with consistent hours.
• Comfortable in cold environments (freezers/refrigerated areas).
• Physical work including lifting, bending, and standing.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor dry ice production equipment.
• Run block ice production from freezing through handling and staging.
• Perform basic equipment checks and report mechanical issues.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Stack, move, and organize ice safely.
• Perform daily and scheduled cleaning and sanitization.
• Maintain accurate production and sanitation logs.
• Monitor supplies and report shortages.
• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and company procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dry ice machine

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Production Technician to operate our dry ice machine and manage block ice production. This is a hands‑on role essential to daily operations, requiring mechanical awareness, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor dry ice production equipment
• Run block ice production from freezing through handling and staging
• Perform basic equipment checks and report mechanical issues
• Assist with preventative maintenance on production equipment
• Stack, move, and organize ice safely
• Perform daily and scheduled cleaning and sanitization
• Maintain accurate production and sanitation logs
• Monitor supplies and report shortages
• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and company procedures

Job Requirements

• Ability to work full-time with consistent hours
• Comfortable working in cold environments (freezers/refrigerated areas)
• Ability to perform physical work including lifting, bending, and standing
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team