Production Technician: Food Processing & Safety

Tofurky; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tofurky in Hood River, OR is seeking a Production Technician to support safe, efficient, and consistent production of plant-based products. You will operate and monitor equipment across sealing, peeling, mixing, cooking, packaging, and labeling while ensuring food safety and accurate documentation.

This role emphasizes GMP/SOP adherence, clean work areas, and teamwork with the Production Supervisor and other staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior sanitation, janitorial, or food processing experience preferred.
• Experience with cleaning chemicals and equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, start up, and shut down production equipment (mixers, ovens, forming equipment, packaging machines, conveyors, etc.).
• Perform production activities: Seal, Peel/Seal, Mix/Cook, Packaging.
• Attach labels, tags, and lot/batch numbers to products and packages.
• Load/unload raw materials and finished goods.
• Follow GMPs and SOPs; maintain food safety and quality records.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment; assist with support tasks as directed.
• Complete required processing and quality documentation.

Skills

Thoroughness

Teamwork Orientation

Punctuality

Follow Instructions

Mechanical Aptitude

Food Safety

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tofurky in Hood River, OR is seeking a Production Technician to support safe, efficient, and consistent production of plant-based products. You will operate and monitor equipment across sealing, peeling, mixing, cooking, packaging, and labeling while ensuring food safety and accurate documentation.

This role emphasizes GMP/SOP adherence, clean work areas, and teamwork with the Production Supervisor and other staff.