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Machine Operator

Maple Leaf Foods
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2026

Here is the updated job posting with the 5:30 AM start time included.


Job Title: Machine Operator Pay: $23.03 per hour Schedule: Shift starts at 5:30 AM

The Opportunity: Come join our team as a Machine Operator! Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact on a fast-growing company?

This position is responsible for the setup, operation, and production of products in compliance with food safety standards within our food manufacturing plant. You will play a vital role in ensuring our high-quality plant-based products are processed and packaged efficiently.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Machine Setup & Operation: Perform machine setup, inspections, and operation of various machines within the food manufacturing process according to proper procedures.

  • Adjustments: Perform minor adjustments to equipment as needed to ensure smooth operation.

  • Sanitation & GMPs: Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), following all sanitation, process procedures, guidelines, and referencing SOPs where applicable.

  • Quality Control: Adhere to Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, including taking accurate weights and measurements to ensure product quality and efficiency.

  • Documentation: Read and understand production schedules and record information on standard production forms.

  • Teamwork: Cross-train and work in other departments as necessary.

  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring (Qualifications):

  • Experience: Ideally at least 1-year of manufacturing experience. Prior experience in food processing, manufacturing, or packaging is highly preferred.

  • Technical Skills: Experience with or ability to learn power industrial equipment.

  • Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and lift repeatedly (up to 50lbs).

    • Ability to work with your hands extensively and stand on your feet for an entire 8-hour shift.

    • Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (hot, cold, wet, or humid) common in a food plant.

  • Communication: Basic English proficiency for reading, writing, and communicating.

  • Reliability: Extremely reliable attendance and the drive to get work done independently.

  • Schedule: Ability to start at 5:30 AM and flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.

What We Have to Offer You:

  • Competitive salary ($23.03/hr starting)

  • Temperature-controlled environment

  • 401K with company match (available after 6 months)

  • Health Insurance - medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (available in first 30 days)

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Company Paid Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Generous paid vacation and sick leave

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

  • Career development opportunities

Salary : $23

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