Machine Operator

Farmer Brothers•Portland, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Farmer Brothers, our Machine Production Operators are key contributors to delivering the high-quality coffee products our customers enjoy every day. This hands-on role requires the skills to operate and maintain various types of equipment, including material handling and coffee flavoring systems. Team members are empowered to use independent judgment and make decisions related to equipment performance, product quality, and operational efficiency. If you enjoy troubleshooting machinery, working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and taking pride in producing a quality product, this is an exciting opportunity to build your career with a company passionate about coffee, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Join a team where your skills, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence make a real impact every day!

Requirements

Minimum of High School or GED degree
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
At least 1 year of Forklift experience preferred
Ability to endure long periods of standing, walking, climbing stairs, and sufficient physical strength and ability to push, pull, and lift heavy objects.
Ability to calculate mathematical numbers for data entries on required process monitors, quality specifications, and use of computer for data entries.
Knowledge of tools, machines, and safety precautions in an industrial industry.
Ability to use knowledge, creativity, and initiative in recommending or implementing improvements in efficiency or safety aspects of the work area or machines.
Ability to calculate mathematical numbers for data entries on required process monitors, quality specifications, and use of computer for data entries.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of a certificate or license for Forklift Operator preferred
Ability to use a manual or automated pallet jack preferred.

Responsibilities

Observes filling, marking, labeling, taping, packing, or wrapping containers.
Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions.
Performs adjustments or repairs, such as opening valves, changing forming and cutting dies, setting guides, temperature controls, moisture, and other machine related functions.
Records and inspects all quality checks in computer dbase and weights and other related quality standard specifications.
Ensures all aspects of quality standard are met and performs all quality checks and adjustments recording data.
Lubricates, sanitizes equipment, performs troubleshooting, minor mechanical adjustments, and preventive maintenance.
Ability to calculate mathematical numbers for data entries on required process monitors, quality specifications, and use of computer for data entries.
Ensure operator schedules, tea blending matrix, coffee transports are followed correctly.
Perform inventory cycle counts on raw and packaging material.
Operate a forklift and/or manual or automated hand jack.
Record downtime data, tea blends, dumps, first case checks on required process monitor.
Responsible for all quality aspects of the product to ensure it meets quality standards.
Operator machinery following proper safety standards and knowledge of lock out tag out procedures.
Job function may be designated according to a specific function performed by the machine tended.