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Kettle Operator

United States, Portland Employment contract 20.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted June 30, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Proper setup and breakdown of the cooking equipment at the beginning and end of the shift
  • Ability to consistently follow recipes accurately and without any deviations
  • Scale ingredients according to recipes with accurate math skills
  • Add ingredients/product into the machine, regularly lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Complete production paperwork and food safety HACCP checks and documentation in English
  • Responsible for inspecting and recognizing defective product and notifying leads/supervisors when making appropriate adjustments
  • Maintain Production and Quality reports in an accurate and timely manner
  • Takes ownership of assigned cooking equipment
  • Actively engages with other members of the company to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies and reduce costs
  • Perform safe operation of various machinery during normal operation and/or during troubleshooting
  • Understands and adheres to the Company Allergen Management Policy and other company policies pertaining to the Kettle Operations
  • Assist with other sections of the department as needed

Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout the shift
  • Must be able to stay focused on the task at hand
  • Must be able to work around high cooking temperatures
  • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
  • Previous cooking or batch making experience is a plus
  • Food manufacturing experience a plus
  • Lean or Kaizen or 5S knowledge a plus

Nice to have

  • Previous cooking or batch making experience
  • Food manufacturing experience
  • Lean or Kaizen or 5S knowledge

What we offer

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
  • Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
  • 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company's matching contributions up to 4.5%
  • Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment
  • Referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our company
  • Quarterly sales of product to employees

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