Machine Operator

No Meat Factory Inc.; Stanwood (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company specializing in plant-based products is seeking a Machine Operator for their Stanwood facility. This role involves operating production machinery, ensuring quality control, and training new team members. Successful candidates will have strong attention to detail and at least a high school diploma. Available benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Accrued paid time off

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Ability to train other team members.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and ensure fulfillment of daily production targets.
• Conduct routine checks for product quality, maintain records.
• Provide training to new hires and handle documentation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Good Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptable

Basic Safety Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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About No Meat Factory Inc.

With our extensive expertise in plant-based foods, we’re dedicated to crafting winning products that offer unique flavors and textures, serving as top-notch plant-based alternatives. No Meat Factory products offer outstanding nutritional value, extended shelf life, and full compliance with all food safety regulations.

Job Description

About No Meat Factory Inc.

With our extensive expertise in plant-based foods, we’re dedicated to crafting winning products that offer unique flavors and textures, serving as top-notch plant-based alternatives. No Meat Factory products offer outstanding nutritional value, extended shelf life, and full compliance with all food safety regulations.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Production Line Lead and a dotted line reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Machine Operator will be responsible for ensuring production orders are fulfilled to meet daily targets. This includes operating production machinery and equipment independently, conducting routine checks to ensure product quality and accurately labeling and packaging finished goods. This role will also be responsible for providing new hire and refresher training to other team members, ensuring accurate documentation of production data, and escalating issues to the appropriate personnel and department leads.

Job Duties

Daily Production

• Complete pre-assembly tasks such as setting up belts and opening boxes.
• Feed raw materials into production machinery and monitor continuously.
• Pack finished goods for shipping and apply accurate production labels.
• Conduct basic quality and testing checks and escalate issues when necessary.
• Store goods and raw materials properly in production and/or warehouse.
• Perform manual tasks including material handling, packaging, and stacking of finished goods.
• Assist machine operators by loading raw materials and removing finished products.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sanitation and product handling.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Report issues such as quality concerns, damaged products, or equipment malfunctions to the appropriate team members or departments.
• Shadow experienced operators to learn equipment basics for skill development and cross-training.
• Provide coverage or relief for other lines and teams as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Operation of Production Equipment and Machinery

• Safely operate and monitor production machinery.
• Perform basic machine changeovers and adjustment to minimize downtime.
• Complete basic troubleshooting when required.
• Escalate complex machine breakdowns to appropriate personnel.
• Assist and provide training to other team members on safe operation of production machinery.
  
  

Documentation and Production Quality Checks

• Maintain and complete accurate production records.
• Continuously conduct product checks to ensure quality of goods.
• Escalate product quality issues to the line lead, production supervisor and/or Quality.
  
  

Compliance and Policy Adherence

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including facility cleanliness, personal hygiene, and equipment sanitation when handling food products.
• Follow all safety guidelines and report any safety concerns to management.
• Comply with all Food Safety, HACCP, Quality, and Operational procedures as defined in NMF’s Quality Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years experience working in food manufacturing as a machine operator or related preferred.
• Previous experience with machine troubleshooting, assembly and disassembly preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Forklift training or certification considered an asset.
• Basic workplace safety knowledge (PPE, emergency procedures).
• Understanding of workplace rules (attendance, GMPs, basic SOPs).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to provide basic training to other team members.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team-oriented environment.
• Adaptable, resourceful and a willingness to learn.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Weekend work, overtime and statutory holiday hours may be required.
• Long periods of standing, sitting and bending required for the role.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50+ lbs.
• Will be exposed to a noisy and wet environment with varying temperatures.
• Allergens present – e.g. soy, wheat, etc.
• Required to wear PPE such as safety boots, hair nets, lab coats and more.
• No jewelry allowed on the production floor.
  
  

Work Location

10120 269th Place NW Stanwood, WA 98292

No Meat Factory Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, protected veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Compensation range for this position in Stanwood, Washington:

$18 to per hour

The compensation depends on qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan annually, personal medical and parental leave, paid holidays, and family care benefits.

Company Description

No Meat Factory is a leading-edge food manufacturing company specializing in plant-based and alternative protein products, committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

No Meat Factory is a leading-edge food manufacturing company specializing in plant-based and alternative protein products, committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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