Production Tech 1 (61369)

Tofurky•Hood River, OR

About The Position

The Production Technician supports the safe, efficient, and consistent production of Tofurky products. The role includes work across sealing, peeling, mixing and cooking, packaging, and general production support. Duties include operating and monitoring equipment, handling materials, ensuring food safety and product quality, maintaining accurate documentation, and keeping work areas clean and safe. Production activities may include removing casings, slicing products, moving racks, setting up a Multivac, handling intermediate products, washing totes, weighing ingredients, mixing and forming raw materials, baking or cooking products, and handling, sleeving or bagging, cartoning, packing, palletizing, and X-raying products. The technician attaches labels and lot or batch numbers, performs quality checks, completes required documentation, and loads or unloads raw materials and finished goods. The role requires following safety rules and food-production standards, including PPE use, chemical handling, lockout/tagout procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures. The technician also performs sanitation and general support tasks as directed by the Production Supervisor. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The employer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic reading, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
Mechanical aptitude to operate and troubleshoot production equipment.
Thoroughness and attention to detail in production and documentation.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Consistent attendance and punctuality.
Commitment to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
Ability to safely lift or move up to 45 pounds regularly.
Comfort working in wet, noisy, or varied-temperature environments.
Ability to use ladders, work in tight spaces, and move equipment as needed.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior sanitation, janitorial, or food processing experience.
Experience working with cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, start up, and shut down production equipment, including mixers, ovens, forming equipment, packaging machines, and conveyors.
Perform sealing tasks, including removing casing, slicing, moving racks, setting up a Multivac, and handling intermediate products.
Perform peeling and sealing tasks, including removing casings, moving racks, washing totes, and handling intermediate products.
Weigh ingredients, mix and form raw materials, and bake or cook products.
Handle, sleeve or bag, carton, pack, palletize, and X-ray products.
Attach appropriate labels, tags, and lot or batch numbers to products and packages.
Perform quality checks and complete required processing and quality documentation.
Load and unload raw materials and finished goods.
Follow safety rules, including PPE use, chemical handling, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Keep work areas clean and sanitary by sweeping, mopping, cleaning machinery, scraping waste, and washing equipment.
Assist with general production and support tasks as directed by the Production Supervisor.