Machine Operator

Firestone Pacific Foods, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 8 days/year

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match up to 4%

Bus passes discount

Job summary

Firestone Pacific Foods, Inc. in Vancouver, WA is hiring a Machine Operator for full-time manual labor. The role supports set up, operation, and monitoring of line equipment, with focus on quality checks and safety.

The successful candidate will assist in production, perform inspections, and report issues promptly to maintenance and supervision. Ideal applicants will read and write English, work well under guidance, and be willing to extend hours during peak processing seasons.

Qualifications

• Operate production equipment and perform basic maintenance reporting.
• Accurately monitor output, weights, and bag checks for quality.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area per SOPs.
• Read instructions in English and record production data.

Responsibilities

• Assist setup of production equipment before runs, typically 1 hour prior.
• Operate optical sorters, x-ray/metal detectors, tape machines, inkjets.
• Make minor adjustments to ensure proper operation.
• Report repairs or maintenance requests to maintenance personnel.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment use.
• Move production equipment as needed using lift trucks or vehicles.
• Perform quality checks on metal detectors, bag weights, labels.
• Ensure finished bags are sealed and saleable from machinery.
• Escalate any quality concerns to shift lead or supervisor.

Skills

Operate technical equipment

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Quick adjustment

Read and write English

Basic computer skills

Job description

Machine Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Vancouver, WA, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Annually

Machine Operator

About Firestone Pacific Foods

Firestone Pacific Foods (FPF) grows, freezes and packs frozen fruit products on behalf of food retailers and foodservice companies in the United States and overseas. Our fruit is harvested at the peak of ripeness, processed and packed in our state‑of‑the art shipment facilities with a keen attention to quality and food safety.

The Firestone Family began farming in Vancouver, WA, in 1896. In 2019, an impact investment fund managed by Agriculture Capital acquired FPF to build out a low cost, vertically integrated supply chain of high quality, organic blueberries operating at scale to address growing global demand for this nutritious fruit.

Position Summary

The “Machine Operator” assists in the proper set up of all plant production equipment prior to starting production. This position works directly with Shift Lead to ensure all production equipment is working as intended. The Machine Operator monitors and reports all production equipment performance to Shift Lead. The Machine Operator is responsible for providing and maintaining production equipment with proper materials.

Essential Job Functions:

Production :

• Assist the set up the production equipment and materials needed before starting production run . Usually, 1 hour before.
• Optical Sorters
• X-ray and Metal Detectors
• Tape Machines and Inkjets
• All other required equipment
• Make minor adjustments to production equipment, ensuring proper working order.
• Report all necessary repairs and/or request , directly to Maintenance personnel.
• Work under the guidance of the Production Manager to perform and complete all production schedules and tasks.
• Monitor and maintain production equipment with proper materials.
• Report all necessary repairs and/or requests directly to maintenance personnel.
• Identify and report unsafe operations to the Production Manager immediately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies for operating production equipment.
• Operate lift trucks and other vehicles, to safely move and place production equipment as needed.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.

• Packaging Operator to Perform Quality Checks of Metal Detector, Bag Weights, and Label Verification.
• Packaging Operator to Perform all finished product quality grading checks.
• Ensure bags are sealed and in a sellable state coming out of the production machinery.
• Any Quality concerns or issues are immediately escalated to shift lead and operations supervisor.

Qualification & Skills:

• Operate Technical Equipment
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Accurate Attention to Detail
• Adjust Quickly
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Basic understanding of computers and operating software.

Other:

• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or irregular hours especially during fresh processing season.
• Passion for great tasting and nutritious fruit products, including smoothies, would be a big plus.

Company Benefits:

• Full time, non-exempt employees accrue eight (8) days of PTO per year
• Medical insurance: United Health Care
• Dental insurance: Principal
• Vision insurance: Principal [company covers 100% of premium for employees]
• 401(k) plan: company matches up to 4% of employee’s base compensation
• Discounted bus passes

This document describes the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this job classification. This document is not, however, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. Firestone Pacific Foods reserves the right to add, revise, or delete job duties at any time.

Firestone Pacific Foods, Inc. is both Equal Opportunity, and At Will employer. The company does not discriminate on basis of race, age, sex, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation. Either Company or Employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time for any legally permissible reason. Reasonable accommodation will be made fo r qualified candidates/employees with disabilities.