Production Technician - Day Shift

Calbee America Inc.; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Calbee America Inc. in Boardman, Oregon, seeks a team-oriented production team member to join our facility. You will inspect equipment daily for cleanliness, coordinate flavoring with packaging, and ensure bag seals are strong to support product quality.

This role requires adherence to OSHA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF standards, plus hands-on problem solving, teamwork, and strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in both office and production environments.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment daily for cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
• Coordinate proper flavoring with packaging film.
• Inspect bag seams to ensure strong seals.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to maintain standards and records.
• Maintain efficient operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Train and manage packers’ breaks schedule.
• Communicate with production teams to meet the schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Math skills

PC usage

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment daily to make sure it is clean and sanitary.
• Coordinates proper flavoring with correct packaging film.
• Inspect bag seams making sure seals are strong.
• Works with Quality Control Operators to ensure standards are good; keep applicable records.
• Maintains efficient operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoots and proactively solve potential problems with equipment.
• Responsible for training and handling packers’ break schedule.
• Communicates with all production teams to ensure positive flow of production and accomplish goals of the production schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities

• Complies with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.
• Understands applicable SQF requirements.

Other & Miscellaneous

• Ability to work as part of a team; capable of learning multiple jobs and maintaining a high quality of work.
• Ability to identify and analyze issues
• Desire to be a hands-on, on-the- floor-oriented manufacturing team member.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Computer skills: Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Dimensions

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Accuracy, Analysis, Attention to Detail, Communication (Speaking, Reading, Writing) in English, Dependability/Reliability, Ethics, Flexibility/Adaptability, Initiative/Follow Through, Judgment, Leadership, Listening & Understanding, Math skills, Personal Computer Usage, Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Team Participation, Technical Communications, Time Management.

Qualifications

• Education & Work Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is performed in an office and production environment with moderate to loud noise levels.

Physical Demands & Travel

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully assess the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand frequently , sit, walk, use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently .

Specific vision abilities include the ability to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen, measure or identify using eyesight and adjust vision focus.

The above job description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The information contained herein is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Calbee North America is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status or any other legally protected status.

72600 Lewis and Clark Dr, Boardman, OR 97818, USA

72600 Lewis and Clark Dr, Boardman, OR 97818, USA