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Production Machine Operator

$20 per hour

TriCom Quest

Job #: 103761 Title: Production Machine Operator Location: Irvine, CA Salary Range: $20.00 per hour Position: Machine Operator Description:
A growing food manufacturer seeks a Production Machine Operator. Related experience is desirable. This is a temp-hire position.


  • Location: Irvine, CA
  • Pay: $20.00 per hour, non-exempt
  • Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Requirements of the Production Machine Operator:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Related experience is desirable
  • English and Spanish bilingual skills are a plus
  • Good communication skills
  • Accurate and quality-oriented
  • Responsible and punctual
  • Ability to learn and operate food manufacturing equipment
  • Ability to follow safety policies and cleaning procedures
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures within the production facility



Responsibilities of the Production Machine Operator:


  1. Setup, operate, and troubleshoot equipment across multiple production lines
  2. Read work orders to determine required materials and production procedures
  3. Retrieve and measure materials and/or ingredients
  4. Observe ingredients, materials condition, gauges, dials, and product characteristics to maintain proper production operations
  5. Clean, wash, and sterilize equipment, tools, and production areas according to Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) system
  6. Record required production data to applicable document
  7. Other related duties as assigned



Employment Type: Temp-hire


Hours: Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Requirements:


Job Type: Temp to Hire Post Date: 08/03/2026
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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