Packaging Operator- 3rd Shift

Packaging Operator

Who?

At Oregon Freeze Dry, makers of Mountain House, we’ve been pioneering freeze-drying technology for six decades. Our mission is to create products that improve lives—from convenient meals to life sciences innovations.
We’re looking for a Packaging Operator to join our Production team on 3rd shift. In this role, you’ll be hands-on in preparing, packaging, and ensuring high-quality products that reach customers worldwide. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and take pride in doing work that makes an impact, this could be the opportunity for you!

What?

The Packaging Operator is a skilled and experienced team leader responsible for overseeing daily packaging operations on the production floor. This role combines hands-on operation of packaging machinery with leadership responsibilities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality packaging of finished goods.

In addition to operating and maintaining machinery, the Packaging Operator is accountable for monitoring production schedules, guiding team activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and maintaining accurate documentation of all packaging activities.

Main aspects of the role include:

• Operate and monitor production equipment, and lead activities of others working on the line, ensure efficient and safe operation.
• Perform machine changeovers, adjustments, and minor troubleshooting as needed.
• Conduct basic maintenance and cleaning of machines according to SOPs.
• Maintain production flow and report equipment or process issues promptly.
• Accurately complete production records and quality checks in real-time.
• Ensure all documentation complies with company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and regulatory standards.
• Enter production data into digital systems (e.g., MES, ERP, or spreadsheets) as required.
• Identify and correct documentation errors or escalate them to supervisors as needed.
• Report non-conformances or quality concerns immediately.

Hourly pay: $25.00 with $1.00 differential for night shift
Schedule: Monday- Friday -3rd shift (10:45pm-7:15am)

Environment of this position:

• Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures
• Noise level in the work environment can be loud
• Exposure to various food allergens
• Regular requirement to stand, walk, climb, push, pull, reach, carry, and lift and twist
• Must be able to regularly lift 15 pounds and up to 50 pounds

OFD contains office, manufacturing and outdoor workspaces where this position is required to access and work. The position requires a person to be able to frequently walk, stand and climb; bend and twist; see, hear and talk; use hands to type, handle or feel tools, controls; use hands and arms to reach, hold and carry tools or items. This position also requires a person to handle environments of varied temperatures and with various food allergens present; and be comfortable at various heights.

You!

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college or technical training a plus
• 1–3 years of experience operating manufacturing equipment, preferably in a food or GMP environment
• Strong leadership experience, organizational, communication, and documentation skills with strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, including data entry, digital forms, and manufacturing systems
• Basic math and unit conversions
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, and technical documents
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for extended periods of time
• Reliable transportation required, with flexibility to travel between company locations
• Consistent, dependable attendance is essential to support production schedules

Curious? Apply with your resume at Careers | Oregon Freeze Dry (ofd.com) or you can find more information about our company on our website.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Don’t sweat! We’re always looking for an excuse to discuss your next opportunity. You might just surprise yourself…

Oregon Freeze Dry wholeheartedly supports Equality and Diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Criminal background checks may be completed on all applicants. Oregon Freeze Dry is a drug free workplace.

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