Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Grow with Welch's! 

Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!

At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.

Position Overview

Help make the Welch's products people know and love. At our Grandview facility, you'll operate production equipment, keep materials moving, and help the team meet its safety, quality, and production goals. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems and taking pride in what comes off the line.

Where You'll Work

Our Grandview, Washington manufacturing facility operates 24/7. This is a union position with a beginning hourly pay rate of $24.09 per hour.

What You'll Do

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment to keep production running safely and efficiently.
• Check line setups and product quality, and flag equipment issues when maintenance is needed.
• Move, organize, and stage ingredients, supplies, work in process, and finished goods.
• Complete production records that document safety, quality, and output.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to meet food safety standards.
• Work with your team to meet production schedules and identify opportunities to improve how the work gets done.

Who You Are

• You're willing and able to work various shifts in a 24/7 operation.
• You take safety seriously, pay attention to detail, and are comfortable working around manufacturing equipment.
• You can lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, work at elevated levels, and wear required protective equipment.
• You're comfortable working indoors and outdoors, in hot and cold conditions, and around cleaning solutions.

What You'll Need

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in learning how production equipment works.
• A strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• A two-year degree or technical training certificate, along with at least one year of food or beverage manufacturing experience, is strongly preferred.

Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Welch's offers more than just a job - it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a global impact with a passionate community.