Immediate Hiring For Machine Operator In Royal City For Food Industry Pay
- 28$/h Location
- Royal City, WA Shift
- Night Shift Job Description
- Optical Sorting Technician II The Optical Sorting Technician II is responsible for operating, maintaining, and optimizing advanced optical sorting and grading systems.
This role ensures that production consistently meets required throughput, yield, and quality standards. The position emphasizes precise equipment setup, calibration, and real-time adjustments to maintain food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency within a high-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Operate optical sorting and grading equipment to meet established production, quality, and yield targets. Perform equipment setup, calibration, and product changeovers based on production needs and customer specifications. Continuously monitor system performance and make real-time adjustments to detection settings, size and color parameters, and sorting logic. Optimize machine settings to reduce waste and maintain consistent product quality in line with GMP and HACCP standards. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, and calibration issues; collaborate with Maintenance, QA, and OEM support as required. Analyze equipment data and logs to identify root causes of sorting or quality issues and implement improvements. Maintain accurate records for production, calibration, and quality in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements. Adhere strictly to operational procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant equipment operation. Assist in training team members by sharing technical expertise and supporting onboarding initiatives. Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency, uptime, and product quality. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality, and Maintenance, to achieve production goals. Adapt to seasonal demands and shifting priorities while maintaining performance standards. Required Skills Proven experience operating and optimizing optical sorting or similar automated inspection systems. Strong mechanical and technical aptitude in handling automated production equipment. Experience in calibration and fine-tuning of detection systems, including size and color models. Proficiency with system interfaces and optimization software for performance monitoring. Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, software, and calibration issues. Knowledge of food safety practices, including GMP and HACCP compliance. Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data and improve operational outcomes. Ability to follow detailed SOPs and maintain accurate documentation. Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Capability to work independently in a fast-paced production setting. Commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing. Additional Qualifications Experience with optical or vision-based inspection systems in production or quality settings. Background in food processing, food safety, or quality control environments. Hands-on involvement in equipment optimization and process improvement initiatives. Comfort working with reports and data for decision-making. Flexibility to work day/night shifts as required. Ability to adapt to varying product specifications and seasonal production changes. Why Join Us? This role offers an opportunity to work in a technology-driven environment focused on quality and innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, gain hands-on experience with advanced equipment, and enhance your technical expertise through continuous learning and problem-solving. Flexible scheduling with defined shifts and occasional flex days supports work-life balance. Work Environment The position is based in a high-volume production and quality control setting operating across multiple shifts. Standard schedules include night shifts (6:00 PM
- 4:00 AM), structured in rotating blocks depending on the assigned area.
The role involves regular interaction with automated inspection systems and strict adherence to food safety, GMP, and HACCP standards. It is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment requiring coordination across Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams. Proper safety and production attire must be worn at all times. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Royal City, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00
- $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Royal City,WA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry
- from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.
Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
