Production Operator

Title: Production Operator


Pay Rate or Salary Range: $20.83/hr.


Benefits include health, dental, and vision (following 60 days of employment)


Employment Type: Contract


Est. End Date: 12/18/2026
Schedule: 2nd shift 2 pm -10:30 pm


Location: Oakland, CA 94603

Job Code: JPC-12353/ 37352055

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Production Operator to work on-site with our client, a top-tier sustainable food production company. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.


Responsibilities:


Health & Safety Compliance

• Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe operating practices.
• Perform safety checks on equipment to ensure safe operating conditions and escalate any issues as needed.

Quality Assurance

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and internal quality standards.
• Conduct quality checks on equipment and products to ensure specifications are met, escalating deviations as necessary.

Equipment Operation

• Perform machine setups, including assembly, calibration, and adjustments.
• Operate, control, and adjust machine functions and settings.
• Troubleshoot minor machine stoppages and escalate complex issues.
• Load materials and palletize finished goods.
• Ensure regular preventative maintenance procedures are completed.
• Perform minor sanitation operations as required.

Documentation & Reporting

• Record production data, including intermediate and final product information, using an MRP system.
• Maintain activity logs and attach identification labels to finished items.
• Ensure accurate counts of finished goods to match initial orders.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate equipment status and escalate issues as needed.
• Update and write standard operating procedures (SOPs) and sanitation procedures (SSOPs).
• Coordinate materials and personnel during shifts to maximize uptime.
• Lead team meetings in the absence of a supervisor.
• Ensure all Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and production reports are completed on time and in full (OTIF).

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Must possess strong proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to comprehend written instructions, draft clear documentation, and engage in verbal communication in English is essential for this role.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow safety and quality protocols.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to work in cold, refrigerated environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand during duration of shift.
• Able to use tools to perform repetitive actions during duration of shift.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools desirable.
• Experience in Packaging goods manufacturing, food manufacturing desirable.

We need hard-working, reliable employees.


Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.


Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).


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