Machine Operator Filling (3rd Shift)

Kettle Cuisine; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine is seeking a hands-on operator at the Everett plant to manage machine operations, troubleshoot issues, and uphold quality and sanitation standards. You will track waste, assist with data sheets, and train peers while supporting cross-department needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to work overtime and weekends, and comfort with fast-paced environments. Prior food manufacturing exposure is preferred and a proactive, detail-oriented attitude is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in food industry.
• Overtime and weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines, troubleshoot, perform setup and quality checks.
• Track weight and waste; manage data sheets and logs.
• Train peers and temporary workers in processes and machine operation.
• Maintain tools and scales; ensure cleanliness and sanitation of equipment.
• Support other departments and participate in shift handoffs.
• Contribute to meeting filling metrics and schedule optimization.

Skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Creative problem solving

Fast-paced adaptability

Patience and respect

Food industry interest

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HMI/Control panels

Job description

Job Location: Everett Plant - Everett, WA 98203

Salary Range: $20.77 - $22.77 Hourly

Key Responsibilities

• Performs operations of machines, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control. Flows to work
• Performs weight and waste tracking
• Effectively delivers residual to manual line
• Organizes and maintains all tools and scales
• Sanitation of equipment is required
• Follows department escalation to ensure all major incidents are dealt with promptly
• Trains peers and temporary workers on processes and machine operation within the department
• Make sure down time is getting entered into the HMI with clear explanations of what happened
• Performs data sheet checks and ensures completion of data sheet
• Organizes and maintains all tools and scales
• Perform tasks to support other departments when directed
• Actively participates in shift hand off
• 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 process order
• 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.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends

Technical Experience

• Ability to learn system logic and operate HMI/control panels and fine tune equipment for minor and major adjustments

Required attributes

• Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward
• Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team
• Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once
• Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments
• Passionate about food
• Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect

As A Leader Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You 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 continuous improvement
• Plan work, track results and resolve variances

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.
• Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.
• Position has little to no contact with customers.
• Position makes indirect contribution 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.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Extensive standing
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
• Climb and balance
• Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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 works in 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 is required for this position. Travel would be to other sites via airplane
• Corporate Trainer must have availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time, to provide support and training to all of our employees. May need to work weekends or overtime as required.