Food Production Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Cold-weather gear

Team-focused support

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Food Production Operator in Centralia, WA. The role involves operating and monitoring automated equipment in a bakery manufacturing environment with a focus on quality and food safety in a dynamic team setting.

The position offers an evaluation-to-hire path, competitive hourly pay of $19.19, and opportunities to gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technology while training and supporting growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food production or manufacturing setting preferred.
• Comfortable with documentation and Excel entry.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor high-speed packaging, freezer, sheeting, and production equipment while maintaining quality standards.
• Complete product sampling, counting, inspection, and documentation using Excel and production records.
• Assist with packaging, material changes, troubleshooting, sanitation activities, and maintaining a clean work area.

Skills

Equipment operation

Quality standards

Teamwork

Excel

Tools

Packaging equipment

Production lines

Job description

Food Production Operator | $19.19/hour | Centralia, WA

Schedule:

12-hour shifts (schedule provided at interview)

Position Overview:

• Join a growing frozen dough and bakery manufacturer producing products for foodservice, retail, and distribution partners across the U.S.
• Work in a highly automated food production facility focused on quality, food safety, innovation, and teamwork.
• Evaluation-to-hire opportunity with the goal of becoming a long-term, full-time employee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor high-speed packaging, freezer, sheeting, and production equipment while maintaining quality standards.
• Complete product sampling, counting, inspection, and documentation using Excel and production records.
• Assist with packaging, material changes, troubleshooting, sanitation activities, and maintaining a clean work area.

What This Opportunity Offers:

• Competitive pay at $19.19/hour with long-term employment potential.
• Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technology and production systems.
• Stable work environment with training opportunities, provided cold-weather gear, and team-focused support.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or disability status.