Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Industrial - Hood River, OR
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $16.10 - $18.10 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Manufacturing
Production Technician I
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, start up, and shut down production equipment (mixers, ovens, forming equipment, packaging machines, conveyors, etc.)
- Perform production activities include:
- Seal: Remove casing, slicing, move racks, set up Multivac, handle intermediate products.
- Peel/seal: Remove casings, move racks, wash totes, handle intermediate products.
- Mix/Cook: Weigh ingredients, mix and form raw materials, bake/cook products.
- Packaging: Handle, sleeve/bag, carton, pack, palletize, and X-ray products.
- Attach appropriate labels, tags, and lot/batch numbers to products and packages.
- Perform quality checks and complete all required processing and quality documentation.
- Load/unload raw materials and finished goods.
- Follow all safety rules, including PPE use, chemical handling, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment (sweeping, mopping, cleaning machinery, scraping waste, washing equipment).
- Assist with general production and support tasks as directed by the Production Supervisor.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior sanitation, janitorial, or food processing experience.
- Experience working with cleaning chemicals and equipment is a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred but not required)
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
- Must safely lift/move up to 45 lbs. regularly.
- Comfortable working in wet, noisy, or varied temperature environments.
- Ability to use ladders, work in tight spaces, and move equipment as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- STD & LTD
- Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Tofurky Company is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.