Packaging Machine Operator

Kettle Cuisine; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to operate manufacturing equipment in Everett, WA. The role involves troubleshooting, cleaning, setup, quality control, and waste management, with a focus on safe, efficient line performance.

The position requires performing chemical cleaning, assisting with documentation such as 5S and changeover checklists, and supporting new initiatives. Opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, low-variance production environment.

Qualifications

• Operates machines within assigned area, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control.
• Performs chemical cleaning within assigned area during daily turnaround and unplanned intervals.
• Escalates machine and organizational issues to Line Specialist/Lead as required.
• Supports line operation documentation and training on procedures.
• Maintains assigned tools and supports new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines within assigned area. Troubleshoots, cleans, sets up, and performs quality control.
• Performs chemical cleaning during daily turnaround and unplanned intervals.
• Escalates issues to Line Specialist/Lead as required.
• Maintains documentation and supports 5S, changeover checklists, and CIL tracking.
• Supports new initiatives and training on procedures.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Cleanup

Setup

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.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates machines within assigned area. This includes troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control.
• Performs chemical cleaning within assigned area, both on daily turnaround and unplanned intervals.
• Escalates acute and chronic machine and organizational issues to Line Specialist and/or Lead as required. (Bullet 3)
• Supports existing line operation documentation, such as Gemba boards, changeover checklists, 5S, centerlines, and CIL tracking, by completing the required tasks and documentation at the required intervals. (Bullet 7?)
• Supports new initiatives when required by providing feedback, writing and training others on procedures, and adopting new tasks and documentation.
• Accountable for keeping and maintaining assigned tools.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Corporate Trainer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

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

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

• Work Environment is cold/damp
• 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.

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.

CORE VALUES

• Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all-natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle
• Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners
• Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team
• Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

Kettle Cuisine offers the following benefits at low or not cost:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance

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.

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.

Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle

Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners

Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team

Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

Pay Range for Packaging Machine Operator

The Packaging Machine Operator base pay range$20.77 - $21.77/hourly.The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum fornew hire salaries for the Everett, WA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’srate 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 membersas 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 Packaging Machine Operator 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.

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.