Weekend Freeze-Dry Technician — Quality & Safety

North Freeze Dry; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Program with company match

Earn sick and safe time 1 hour for 30

Job summary

North Freeze Dry, LLC in Little Falls, MN is seeking a detail-oriented Freeze Dry Operator to run freezing and dry‑processing equipment in a compliant, food‑safe environment. You will monitor temperatures, load recipes, operate the Auto Panner, WIP Freezer, and Freeze Dryer, and keep accurate production logs.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 2+ years of manufacturing experience. Forklift certification or willingness to obtain is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years manufacturing/production experience.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to follow safety, quality and workplace procedures.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Operates freezing and freeze dry equipment to meet production goals.
• Loads recipes and monitors process conditions per specs.
• Inspects materials and manages logs of produced units.
• Performs pre-operational checks and sanitation tasks.
• Maintains inventory records and uses ERP for material movements.
• Produces in a safe, clean, organized work area and reports issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Follow instructions

Stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

ERP system

Freeze dryer equipment

Job description

North Freeze Dry, LLC in Little Falls, MN is seeking a detail-oriented Freeze Dry Operator to run freezing and dry‑processing equipment in a compliant, food‑safe environment. You will monitor temperatures, load recipes, operate the Auto Panner, WIP Freezer, and Freeze Dryer, and keep accurate production logs.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 2+ years of manufacturing experience. Forklift certification or willingness to obtain is preferred.