Production Specialist II

Pacific Coast Fresh Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Pacific Coast Fresh Company, a local family-owned produce distributor serving the Northwest since 1977, seeks a Production Specialist II in Portland, OR to safely operate manufacturing equipment, monitor cooking processes, and prepare batches according to recipes.

You will help maintain quality, logs, labels, and inventories, support sanitation, follow GMP and safety rules, and contribute to a collaborative, growth-focused team with benefits and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience operating food processing machinery.
• Able to perform basic math using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Protocols.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment safely, including changeovers and loading products.
• Monitor batch cooking and cooling to meet production requirements.
• Prepare recipe batches, monitor temperature, and log temperature checks.
• Verify product labels and report issues affecting quality or safety.
• Complete customer orders accurately and timely.
• Conduct inventory checks and prep for next day’s production.
• Keep work area clean and sanitize as needed and follow PPE rules.
• Follow GMP, safety guidelines, and food safety procedures.
• Contribute to team morale and productive workflow.
• Perform other duties to support production goals.

Skills

Food processing

Machine operation

Math calculations

Reading & writing English

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Portland, OR 97232, Position Type: Full time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day shift, Job Category: Manufacturing, Come grow with us!

Pacific Coast Fresh Company is a local, family-owned produce distributor that has proudly served our Pacific Northwest retail, wholesale, and food service customers since 1977. We are now one of the largest independent produce distributors in the Northwest with distribution centers in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle (Kent), Washington.

Our employees are a big part of our success, and we truly believe the words of our founder, Emil Nemarnik, who often said, “Take good care of your employees, customers, shippers, and farmers and they will make you successful.”

As a Production Specialist II, you'll earn not only a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits, but also open doors to a wide variety of advancement opportunities. Pacific Coast Fresh Company takes pride in developing employees and recruiting from within, and we hope this position is just the beginning of your career with us!

What you’ll do…

• Perform safe operation of various manufacturing equipment, including troubleshooting during operation, changeovers, monitoring, and loading products into manufacturing equipment
• Track batch cooking and cooling processes to ensure that the temperature meets the production requirement, and make any adjustments necessary throughout the cooking process
• Responsible for preparing recipe batches according to recipes, consistently monitoring quality and product temperature by maintaining required temperature check logs, accurately mixing ingredients, weighing each batch based on the hummus item to ensure product consistency, and maintaining the consistency and integrity of the product
• Monitor quality throughout the production process, verify the accuracy of product labels, and identify any issues that may compromise food safety or quality, communicating them promptly to supervisors
• Responsible for completing customer orders in an accurate and timely manner
• Responsible for inventory check throughout the shift after each product batch is packaged and after all orders have been completed, and stock inventory for the next day’s production orders
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and assist with post-shift sanitizing of food preparation areas and utensils as needed
• Follow GMP’s and Safety Guidelines and all Food Safety and Quality Procedures and Practices, including and not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Consistently lift up to 40 lbs safely; push/pull up to 60 lbs as needed
• Contribute positively to team morale and a productive workflow
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals

What we look for…

• Minimum two years of food processing machine operation and ability to operate manufacturing machinery
• Ability to perform basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to use measuring cups, scoops, and scales
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills, ability to read and write in English, as is affected by direction and paperwork
• General knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Protocols
• Work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 60 lbs as needed
• Ability to stand for the length of the shift and work in a refrigerated environment
• Flexibility to adjust to different work assignments and schedules as needed

What you'll gain...

• The opportunity to contribute, learn a lot, and have fun along the way
• Competitive pay and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing plan as well as paid time off
• Immediate access to earned wages through Daily Pay
• Regular and constructive performance feedback

Qualifications: Pacific Coast Fresh Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pacific Coast FreshCompany participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to maintain a safe work environment, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work.