Co-Product Technician (Food Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Co-Product Technician (Food Manufacturing): Operating and adjusting processing and packaging equipment in a food production plant with an accent on product quality and waste stream monitoring. Focus on solving safety and production cost problems, performing daily management system standards, and maintaining a food-safe environment.

Location: Hermiston, OR, USA (Plant) - Must be based in or be able to work onsite at the Hermiston plant

Salary: $26.59 per hour

Company

A leading global manufacturer of potato products serving food service providers and households in over 100 countries.

What you will do

• Operate processing and packaging equipment across multiple production areas.
• Monitor product quality, line flow rates, and waste streams to optimize production.
• Perform Daily Management System standards, including CILs, FSILs, CLs, and Defect Handling.
• Own daily and end-of-cycle sanitation of the line to maintain a food-safe environment.
• Utilize root cause analysis via IPS and UPS tools to resolve operational issues.
• Collaborate with Production Leads and Line Structure Teams to implement process improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing or a related field preferred.
• Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
• Qualification in L2/3 Formed Product, L2/3 Co-Product Packaging, and Sanitation (training provided).
• Qualification in Lock Out Tag Out on L2/3 equipment (training provided).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in noisy environments with temperature variations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• Industry-leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions and an Employee Stock Purchase program.
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• Company-wide wellness incentive programs and Employee Assistance Program services.
• Family-friendly employee events and a supportive team environment.