Production Tech 1

Tofurky•Hood River, OR

8d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician supports the safe, efficient, and consistent production of Tofurky products. The role covers sealing, peeling, mixing and cooking, packaging, and general production support. The technician operates and monitors equipment, handles materials, ensures food safety and quality, completes required documentation, and maintains clean and safe work areas. The position is full-time and based at Anchor Way in Hood River, Oregon, with a graveyard shift and no travel.

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.
Commitment to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
Ability to safely lift or move up to 45 lbs. regularly.
Comfort working in wet, noisy, or varied-temperature environments.
Ability to use ladders, work in tight spaces, and move equipment as needed.

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 activities, including removing casing, slicing, moving racks, setting up the Multivac, and handling intermediate products.
Perform peeling and sealing activities, including removing casings, moving racks, washing totes, and handling intermediate products.
Perform mixing and cooking activities, including weighing ingredients, mixing and forming raw materials, and baking or cooking products.
Perform packaging activities, including handling, sleeving or bagging, cartoning, packing, palletizing, and X-raying 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 (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by sweeping, mopping, cleaning machinery, scraping waste, and washing equipment.
Assist with general production and support tasks as directed by the Production Supervisor.