Top 75 Line worker Jobs in Santa Cruz, Ca

Machine Operator
Marianne's Ice Cream —Santa Cruz, CA
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Spanish
- Mechanic experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY Valley Fair
JOEY Restaurants —Santa Clara, CA
- $18.45 - $30.00 an hour + tips
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Line Cook
CARNE —Santa Cruz, CA
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook and Prep Cook
Pasatiempo Golf Club —Santa Cruz, CA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- No background check
- Food service experience
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LINE COOK (Week days)
Blackstone Consulting, Inc —Cupertino, CA
- $22.75 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Pass drug screening
- Referral program
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Line Cook
Benihana - Cupertino —Cupertino, CA
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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7d
Line Worker
Frontier Communications —Morgan Hill, CA
- $24.74 - $46.70 an hour
- Pass drug screening
- Construction experience
- Outdoor work
Manufacturing Fette Operator
THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES LTD —Scotts Valley, CA
- $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- English
Manufacturing Machine Operator II
THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES LTD —Scotts Valley, CA
- $18.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- English
General Labor Line Worker
Classic Salads —Royal Oaks, CA
- From $16.89 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Entry level
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Manufacturing Machine Operator II (2nd Shift)
THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES LTD —Scotts Valley, CA
- $18.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- English
Assembly Process Technician
M/A Com Technolgy Solutions —Morgan Hill, CA
- $52,000 - $81,000 a year
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Job Title: Line Cook / Fry Cook & Service Team Member (Nights & Weekends)
Luna Boriken Bites —Santa Cruz, CA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Guest services
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Line Cook
The Salty Otter Sports Grill —Santa Cruz, CA
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
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7d
FULL/PART TIME - Line Cook (AVG employee makes $19.50-26.50$/hr incl tips)
SALSAS Taco Bar —Santa Cruz, CA
- $19.50 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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1d
Cook/ Line Cook/ Prep Cook Entry Level Or Experienced
RMV FOODS INC. —Watsonville, CA
- Part-time
- Serving
- Cooking
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
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Heavy Labor Line Worker
Classic Salads —Royal Oaks, CA
- From $17.14 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Manufacturing Process Technician
THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES LTD —Scotts Valley, CA
- $16 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- 3 years
Line Cook
One Fish Raw Bar —Campbell, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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14d
Line Cook Prep Cook - Courtyard by Marriott, Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ HOTEL LP —Santa Cruz, CA
- Part-time
- Hotel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
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Machine Operator

Marianne's Ice Cream -
Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$22 - $27 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Spanish
Food processing
Machine operation
Industrial mechanic experience
English
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
Manufacturing facility experience
Food & beverage production
Power tools
Manufacturing
Hand tools
Mechanical troubleshooting

Full Job Description

Machine Operator

$22–$27/hour | Santa Cruz, CA

Marianne’s Ice Cream is hiring a Machine Operator to join our production team.

This is a hands-on production role in our ice cream manufacturing facility. Most of your time will be spent working on the production line: loading materials, monitoring product quality, cleaning equipment, supporting changeovers, and helping the team complete the day’s production plan.

Mechanical aptitide & maintenance experience preferred. Maintenance and mechanical work will typically make up a small but very important part of the role. We are looking for someone who is comfortable doing routine production work every day, but who also has the mechanical aptitude to help identify equipment issues, make adjustments, support preventative maintenance, and complete repairs when problems come up.

Role Breakdown

~90% production line work, cleaning, setup, changeovers, and quality monitoring
~10% machine adjustment, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and repairs

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys steady, hands-on production work and has a strong mechanical mindset.

Requirements

At least 2 years of production, manufacturing, or related hands-on work experience
Comfortable with physical, routine production work
Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and maintenance experience
Experience with hand tools, power tools, and basic mechanical repairs
Able to communicate clearly in English in a loud production environment
Able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs as needed
Able to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, and crouch as part of daily tasks
Willing to occasionally work outside normal production hours for maintenance-related work

Preferred Experience

Food manufacturing, beverage production, dairy, cannabis, or similar production environment experience
Machine operator and/or machine mechanic experience
Experience with pumps, motors, compressors, refrigeration, chillers, condensers, or fluid-processing equipment
Experience with preventative maintenance systems and logs
Experience in refrigeration/HVAC, automotive repair, or other mechanically oriented work
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Work on the production line to support daily ice cream manufacturing
Monitor product quality during production, including texture, flavor, and appearance
Support equipment setup, cleaning, and changeovers
Identify & fix equipment issues or abnormal machine performance
Assist with machine adjustments, troubleshooting, and repairs
Support preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspection, greasing, basic part replacement, and record keeping
Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
Maintain clean and organized production areas

Who You Are

Mechanically curious and hands-on
Enjoys steady, routine production work
Detail-oriented and committed to high standards for product quality and consistency
Communicates proactively in a fast-paced production environment
Comfortable working with a team
Takes ownership and follows through

Schedule

Full-time
Early morning start, typically around 5:00 AM
Most weeks are ~40 hours, with additional hours based on workload and team needs
Overtime as needed, especially during summer
Some holidays required
Limited vacation during peak season
Occasional maintenance work outside normal production hours will be needed

Benefits

$22–$27/hour, based on experience
Paid 30-minute lunch break (on the clock)
401(k) after one year of service with company 3% contribution
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Free ice cream

About Marianne’s

Marianne’s Ice Cream has been a Santa Cruz staple since 1947. We’re a growing company with deep local roots, focused on quality, consistency, and building a strong team culture.

And yes — there’s free ice cream.

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you able to start work at 5:00 AM?
This role may require staying past your scheduled shift to complete production or support the team, and will occasionally require maintenance work outside normal production hours. Are you comfortable with that?

Experience:

Food processing: 2 years (Preferred)
Industrial mechanic: 2 years (Preferred)
Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
Machine operation: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)
Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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