Passivation Technician (Entry Level)

Foodera Technologies; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Tiered paid vacation

401k with match

Flexible benefits plan (HSA)

Anniversary Rewards

Job summary

Foodera Technologies is seeking a dependable, career-minded individual to join the manufacturing team as a Passivation Technician. This entry-level position offers opportunities to learn and advance, with training provided for related processes such as industrial painting, shipping, and material handling.

You will operate and maintain the passivation workstation, ensure safety and quality standards, and gain cross-training across several manufacturing areas to increase your value within the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience is helpful but not required.
• Industrial painting experience is a plus, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the passivation system, pressure washer, and related equipment.
• Safely process parts and assemblies according to quality standards.
• Maintain passivation chemicals, supplies, and inventory.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for maintenance.
• Record production activity and job completions using company systems.
• Inspect parts and assemblies as part of quality process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Cross-train in shipping & receiving, general shop support, and industrial painting.
• Train future passivation operators as experience is gained.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Wearing PPE

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane (training provided)

Job description

About the Company

Foodera Technologies is a global leader in food-processing technology, designing, manufacturing, and supporting innovative equipment and integrated processing solutions for food manufacturers around the world. Our technologies help customers produce high-quality potato products, fruits, vegetables, snacks, and other prepared foods with greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Built on decades of engineering expertise, innovation, and trusted customer partnerships, we combine global knowledge with local support to deliver solutions that help our customers succeed.

Our people are at the center of everything we do. We foster a collaborative culture where innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement drive our work. Whether you're building world-class equipment, supporting customers, advancing new technologies, or helping our teams succeed behind the scenes, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career alongside talented colleagues around the world.

As we continue to shape the future of food processing, we're looking for individuals who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and solving complex challenges. If you're ready to be part of a stable, forward-thinking organization that's advancing the future of food technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary

We're looking for a dependable, career-minded individual to join our manufacturing team as a Passivation Technician. This is an entry-level position with opportunities to learn additional skills and advance within the company.

Your primary responsibility will be operating and maintaining our passivation workstation while ensuring all work is completed safely and to our quality standards. As you gain experience, you'll have opportunities to cross-train in industrial painting, shipping and receiving, material handling, and other manufacturing processes to expand your skill set and increase your value within the organization. If you're motivated to learn, take pride in your work, and want to build a long-term career in manufacturing, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the passivation system, pressure washer, and related equipment.
• Safely process parts and assemblies according to company quality standards.
• Maintain passivation chemicals, supplies, and inventory.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and service providers for maintenance and consumables.
• Record production activity and job completions using company computer systems.
• Inspect parts and assemblies as part of the quality process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment (training provided).
• Assist other departments as workload requires.
• Cross-train in shipping & receiving, general shop support, and industrial painting.
• Train future passivation operators as experience is gained.
• Follow all company safety policies and quality procedures.
• Demonstrate teamwork, integrity, and pride in producing quality work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience is helpful but not required.
• Industrial painting experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Dependable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Comfortable using computers to document production activities.
• Able to safely lift up to 70 pounds.
• Able to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, lift, carry, and move materials.
• Willing to wear required PPE and safely work around industrial chemicals.
• Flexibility to work occasional alternate shifts when business needs require.

Incentives

We are a growing company with a lot of opportunity and a great culture. You will work on challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to continue to shape our team as well as get the support, training, and experience that will help further your career and potential.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Tiered paid vacation
• 401k with a great company match
• Flexible benefits plan (HSA)
• Anniversary Rewards