Weekend Manufacturing Machine Operator - 3 Day Schedule

Cascade Coffee, LLC • Everett, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Cascade Coffee is seeking a Manufacturing Machine Operator for their facility. This role involves operating all coffee packing equipment to ensure the quality and conformity of filled and packaged products, while maximizing production efficiency. The company has been a premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest for over 45 years, specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee for global brands. They operate a large facility with extensive roasting and packaging capabilities.

Requirements

• Maintains a high-quality product.
• Understands how to read package quality specifications (die-lines, temperatures, measurements, bag height etc.).
• Basic experience with hand tools.
• Working knowledge of computer basics and experience with data entry.
• Observes physical changeover of product on the machine.
• Has ability to trouble shoot minor problems on packaging machines.
• Has a novice understanding of centerline machine settings adjustments (time, pressure, temperature).
• Basic ability to read, write, calculate simple math and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
• High degree of organizational skills required to maintain uninterrupted machine operation.
• Good analytical skills needed to plan and implement various machine operation functions.
• Ability to address complex problems and propose viable solutions.
• To direct and train the case packer and end-line to perform essential job functions, at the behest of the supervisor or lead.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Regular attendance and promptness is a must for this job.
• This job requires a high degree of teamwork.
• Assists new training of employees as directed.

Nice To Haves

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing experience
• Manufacturing experienced desired

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general repair, maintenance, and cleaning of machinery as needed.
• Inputs package quality testing results into Quality Windows program.
• Oversees finished packaged items from machine and separates rejected items.
• Manages machine components and settings according to product size.
• Performs periodic inspection on machinery and mechanical equipment for accuracy of UPC code printing and label registration.
• Optimizes run-time during periods of shift rotation.
• Clears jams and reports malfunctions to maintenance.
• Responsible for product size change over and tracking product flow.
• Adjusts machine controls for proper fill during production runs.
• Actively communicates with maintenance all machine problems that exceed an operator’s ability to fix.
• Cooperates with maintenance in all mechanical changes, PLC updates, and equipment installation.
• Incorporates rework into the finished product at established quality specifications as required.
• Fulfills quality functions and conforms to all quality control regulations and procedures.
• Completes record keeping and other paperwork as required.
• Responsible for general housekeeping around the production area.
• Upholds and provides safe, high-quality, consistent products, and superior services that anticipate, meet or exceed the requirements of our customers.
• Complies with General Safety Communication Program.
• Performs other duties/tasks as assigned on an as needed basis.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits | Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401k Roth or Pre-Tax options | $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll, ZERO vesting period.
• Long Term Disability and life insurance | Company provides coverage for all employees.
• Voluntary Life, Disability, Accident & Critical Illness | Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs.
• Employee Assistance Program | To support you and your family’s overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self.
• Sick and Vacation plans | Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance.
• Pet insurance | Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend.
• Cascade Cares | Exciting engagement programs each month.
• Leadership Training | We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED