Production Specialist
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Preston, WA (Onsite)
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$22.00 per hour
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Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire (3-6 Months)
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4x12 Schedule | Monday-Friday with One Rotating Weekday Off
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3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Join a Growing Beverage Manufacturing Team
We are partnering with a well-established sparkling beverage manufacturer in Preston, WA, to hire motivated
Production Specialists for an immediate Temp-to-Hire opportunity. This role offers an excellent entry point into the food and beverage manufacturing industry, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent position based on attendance, performance, reliability, and safety.
As a Production Specialist, you will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting Production, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.
If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and being part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
Compensation & Schedule
- Base Pay: $22.00 per hour
- Shift Differential: Additional pay for hours worked outside of 1st shift
- Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire (3-6 months)
- Schedule: Four 12-hour shifts per week
- Hours: 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
- Work Week: Monday-Friday with one rotating weekday off
- Weekends Off: Saturday and Sunday
- Start and end times are subject to change based on business needs
- Overtime opportunities may be available
What You'll Be Doing
The Production Specialist plays a critical role in supporting daily manufacturing operations and ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and consistently.
Responsibilities Include:
- Safely operate production and packaging equipment while following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Monitor production lines to ensure efficient operation and product quality
- Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalate concerns as needed
- Perform production and packaging changeovers
- Handle raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products
- Verify materials and ingredients are available and correctly utilized
- Conduct quality inspections throughout the production process
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately
- Record pallet and QA inspection information
- Ensure all safety guards and equipment protections are in place
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Communicate production concerns to Leads and Supervisors
- Collaborate with Warehouse, QA, Production, and Maintenance teams
- Follow all GMP, SQF, food safety, and quality standards
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates are dependable, safety-conscious, and thrive in a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum one year of work experience preferred
- Manufacturing, warehouse, food production, packaging, assembly, or beverage production experience preferred
- Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions in English
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Ability to work independently and safely
- Flexibility to work overtime and schedule changes when necessary
- Mechanical aptitude is a plus
Physical Requirements
Candidates must be able to:
- Stand and walk for the majority of the shift
- Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
- Frequently bend, kneel, squat, reach, and stoop
- Work safely around production equipment and machinery
- Inspect products and production areas for quality and cleanliness
- Use cleaning tools, chemicals, hoses, and production materials as needed
Safety & Work Environment
This is a
safety-sensitive position within a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing environment. Team members are expected to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and food safety while supporting a productive workplace.
Dress Code
- Clean jeans or work pants
- Long-sleeve shirts
- Closed-toe shoes
- Required PPE provided
Why Join This Team?
- Competitive starting pay
- Shift differential opportunities
- Four-day workweek
- Consistent full-time schedule
- Weekends off
- Overtime opportunities
- Temp-to-Hire career path
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work for a growing beverage manufacturer
- Performance-based advancement opportunities
Benefits Upon Permanent Hire
Employees who convert to permanent status may become eligible for:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness and fitness reimbursement programs
- Discretionary bonus opportunities up to $900 bi-annually
- Additional career development opportunities
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