Machine Operator Filling - 1st Shift

Kettle Cuisine, LLC.; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine is seeking a Machine Operator Filling to join our Everett, WA facility. You will handle machine operations, troubleshooting, sanitation, and quality tracking in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, plus 1–3 months of related experience. Availability for overtime and weekend shifts is required. You will train peers and work with teams to meet production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends

Responsibilities

• Operate machines, troubleshoot and clean up; manage quality and waste control.
• Track weights and waste; ensure proper material handling and line readiness.
• Train peers and temporary workers on processes and machine operation.
• Support other departments as needed to meet production goals.
• Meet filling metrics through proper planning and scheduling.

Skills

Self-starter

Creative problem-solving

Positive attitude

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

HMI/Control panels

Job description

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking, using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients, complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Performs operations of machines, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control. Flows towork
• Performs weight and wastetracking
• Effectively delivers residual to manualline
• Organizes andmaintainsall tools andscales
• Sanitation of equipment isrequired
• Follows department escalation to ensure all major incidents are dealt withpromptly
• Trains peers and temporary workers on processes and machine operation within the department
• Make sure down time is gettingentered intothe HMI with clear explanations of whathappened
• Performs data sheet checks and ensures completion of datasheet
• Organizes andmaintainsall tools andscales
• Perform tasks to support other departments whendirected
• Works with team towards meeting Filling metrics to drive goals and sustainability of the teams, this to be done through resource alignment, planning ahead for changeovers, looking ahead to optimize the schedule, empowering the teams to drive communication and tight tracking of loss through each processorder
• Other duties as assigned by Team leader or Business Unit Leader

Qualifications and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previouswork experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry

Must be available to work overtime andweekends

Technical Experience:

Ability to learn system logic andoperateHMI/control panels and fine tune equipment for minor and majoradjustments

Required attributes

Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiativesforward

Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of theteam

Able to develop strong relationships with internal and externalstakeholders

Creative problem-solving skills

Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects atonce

Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguousenvironments

Passionate about food

Willing to addressdifficult situationshead on with patience andrespect

As A Leader Within the Kettle CuisineTeamYou Are Expected To:

Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture

Create a culture of accountability &performance

Drive a focus on quality and continuousimprovement

Plan work, trackresultsand resolvevariances

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed.Exercisesdiscretion within areas of responsibility.

Recommends actions and alternatives tosupervisorand others.

Position has little to no contact with customers.

Position makesindirectcontribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.

Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose aCorporate Trainer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Extensive standing
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
• Climb andbalance
• Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to50pounds.

Mental & Visual Demands

• Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
• Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

• Employee worksin a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.
• The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
• Less than 25% travel isrequiredfor this position. Travel would be to other sites viaairplane

CorporateTrainer must have availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time, to provide support and training toall ofour employees.May need to work weekends or overtime asrequired.

Pay Range for Machine Operator Filling

The Machine Operator Filling base pay range $20.77 - $20.77/hourly. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Everett, WA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. The Machine Operator Filling position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.