General Labor - Pressing/Brewing - Day Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a dependable Pressing Area Technician to support production in a food manufacturing environment. You will operate presses, move products, monitor equipment, and maintain sanitation standards in a fast-paced setting.

This role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of automated food manufacturing experience preferred, basic math, and the ability to read instructions and follow manuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of automated food manufacturing and equipment sanitation experience preferred.
• Ability to read instructions, follow manuals, and communicate production updates.
• Basic math skills, including calculations involving fractions.
• Ability to work independently and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses and powered lift equipment, and move press cages.
• Transfer products and by-products to holding or disposal areas.
• Monitor storage tank temperatures using manual and electronic controls.
• Clean filters, equipment and work areas between runs.
• Follow food safety procedures and report equipment issues.

Skills

Read instructions

Follow manuals

Communicate updates

Independent work

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Express is seeking a dependable Pressing Area Technician to support production in a food manufacturing environment. This position involves operating presses, moving products, monitoring equipment, and maintaining sanitation standards. If you enjoy hands‑on work and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Position Details

• Equipment Operation: Assist with production equipment, operate presses and powered lift equipment, and move press cages between processing areas.

• Product Handling: Transfer products and by-products to designated holding or disposal areas.

• Process Monitoring: Monitor and adjust storage tank temperatures using manual and electronic controls.

• Sanitation: Clean filters, processing equipment, and work areas between production runs.

• Safety: Follow food safety and plant procedures, wear provided protective equipment, and report equipment issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• One year of automated food manufacturing and equipment sanitation experience preferred.

• Ability to read instructions, follow manuals, and communicate production updates.

• Basic math skills, including calculations involving fractions.

• Ability to work independently and perform repetitive tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 10 hours per day.

• Repetitively lift up to 60 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 75 pounds.

• Push and pull up to 75 pounds using product handling equipment.

• Bend, twist, squat, kneel, and access stairs, ladders, and elevated work platforms.

• Work around production noise, cleaning agents, product odors, humidity, and varying temperatures.

Schedule

• Shift times assigned based on production needs.

• Must be flexible to work varying hours and 5-7 days per week.