Food Processing Machine Operator
- Pay
- $24 per hour
- Location
- South Park, WA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 17 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Ability to work in refrigerated conditions (34-40°F)
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to food safety
- Ability to lift 30-50 lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- English language comprehension of written and verbal instructions
- Reliability
- Work ethic
Also useful
- Experience in food processing
- Experience in manufacturing
- Experience in machine operation
About the role
The Machine Operator supports Charlie's Produce's mission to deliver the freshest, highest quality produce by operating production equipment safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards.
This role ensures consistent product flow, accurate packaging, and adherence to food safety requirements in a fast-paced fresh-cut environment by operating production equipment safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards.
This role ensures consistent product flow, accurate packaging, and adherence to food safety requirements in a fast-paced fresh-cut environment.-quality produce by operating production equipment safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards. This role ensures consistent product flow, accurate packaging, and adherence to food-safety requirements in a fast-paced fresh-cut environment.
Schedule: 4:00am - 12:30pm weekend availability required
Duties Include but are not limited to
- Operate vegetable processing equipment such as cutters, slicers, conveyors, and packaging machine
- Set up machines at the start of shift, including calibration, blade checks, and safety inspections
- Monitor equipment performance and make basic adjustments to maintain product quality and line speed
- Load raw produce into machines and ensure continuous product flow
- Inspect finished product for quality, size, weight, and packaging accuracy
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards safety, sanitation, and GMP standards
- Perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance on equipment
- Report on mechanical issues to maintenance or supervisors
- Keep accurate production logs, waste records, and downtime notes
- Work safely in a cold, fast paced environment while meeting production quota
- Collaborate with line leads, quality assurance, and other team members to maintain smooth operations
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience in food processing, manufacturing, or machine operation preferred
- Ability to work in refrigerated conditions (typically 34-40°F)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety
- Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. and stand for long periods
- Basic mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting minor machine issues
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
- Reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic
What we offer
- An amazing company culture
- Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire
- ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k)
- Paid vacations, paid holidays
- Coverage under State Sick Leave
- 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Additional Compensation Details
- $24 an hour
- Potential 90-day performance-based raise
- Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About the Company
CP Fresh is a Charlie's Produce Company - Who We Are
Charlie's Produce is the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.
CP Fresh brings the same quality to processed foods that Charlie's brings to produce! Our state of the art processing plant provides fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, an expanded salad line, and a USDA-certified hot kitchen. We partner with local vendors to offer our customers fresh, high- quality, made-to-order products.
With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community- we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce and prepared foods.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
RCW 49.94.010
This is a safety-sensitive position.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)
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From Charlie's Produce's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 23, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Food Processing Machine Operator posting at Charlie's Produce states compensation of $24 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Charlie's Produce's official career site.
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