Packaging Machine Operator — Growth, Training & Benefits

Kettle Cuisine; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; 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 DisabilityInsurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine in Everett, WA is seeking a production operator to join our Everett Plant. You will operate packaging lines, perform routine cleaning, and help maintain quality and safety standards on the line.

Responsibilities include machine setup, minor troubleshooting, documenting results, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Availability for rotating shifts and occasional overtime may be required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to perform chemical cleaning and basic setup.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including overtime.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in cold/damp environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines, troubleshoots, cleans, sets up, and conducts quality checks.
• Performs chemical cleaning during daily turnarounds and unplanned intervals.
• Escalates machine and organizational issues to Line Specialist or Lead.
• Maintains line operation documentation (Gemba boards, checklists, 5S, centerlines, CIL).
• Supports new initiatives by writing and training others on procedures.
• Keeps assigned tools and equipment organized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Documentation

Tools

Gemba boards

5S

CIL tracking

Changeover checklists

Job description

Kettle Cuisine in Everett, WA is seeking a production operator to join our Everett Plant. You will operate packaging lines, perform routine cleaning, and help maintain quality and safety standards on the line.

Responsibilities include machine setup, minor troubleshooting, documenting results, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Availability for rotating shifts and occasional overtime may be required to meet production goals.