Second Nature Brands · 5 hours ago
Packaging / Production Machine Operator
Tukwila, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.66/hr - $22.66/hrSecond Nature Brands is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium snack products, and they are seeking a Packaging / Production Machine Operator. This role involves operating production lines and ensuring quality standards are met while adhering to safety protocols in a food manufacturing environment.
Consumer GoodsFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Perform all tasks in a safe manner, adhering to Company work rules
Follow Company’s Good Manufacturing Processes at all times
Build packing boxes and/or trays for bulk product
Place product labels on pouches and shipping boxes as needed
Ensure pouches are correctly filled and sealed
Pack sealed pouches into prepped shipping boxes
Seal loaded boxes and properly stack boxes onto shipping pallets
Gather ingredients and raw materials from the warehouse, or pre-production storage area
Perform Lot Code verification
Inspect and sort raw materials for quality
Measure ingredients for roasting and mixing
Load ingredients into totes for roasting
Operate automated roasting and mixing equipment per Company SOP’s to produce batched product
Set timers for ovens. Load product into ovens and monitor product to ensure proper temperature and roasting times are used
Mix product in mixing drums
Manage detailed cleaning tasks through sanitation checklist and master sanitation schedule
Confer with management and production personnel on problems and recommend changes in equipment, procedures, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and product quality
Maintain chemical usage and cleaning logs
Responsible for inventory and storing of sanitation supplies and chemicals
Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties, according to Company SSOPs
Perform other duties as assigned
Meet Company's expectations of its' Basic Beliefs
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED is preferred
Able to work with and around cleaning chemicals and perform all sanitation duties
Demonstrated reliable attendance record and ability to comply with attendance policy; Understands punctuality is key
Basic computer skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work safely around/with automated and semi-automated machinery
Must be able to work safely around food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, dairy, and soy
Ability to routinely lift, up to 50 pounds
Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English is required to ensure comprehension of CGMPS (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and accurate completion of production documentation related to food safety and traceability, for compliance to food safety laws and regulations governed by US agencies (FDA, USDA/FSIS)
Stand, bend, reach, and kneel, for extended periods frequently
Standing for 8-10 hours
Walk up and down stairs frequently
Wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) provided by the company
Preferred
Prior experience working in a food manufacturing facility preferred, but not required
Benefits
Paid time off
Employee discounts
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Company
Second Nature Brands
Second Nature Brands is a snacks and treats company that offers nuts and trail mix to consumers.
Founded in 1933
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Second Nature Brands has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Varagon Capital Partners
2022-05-03Debt Financing
2022-04-26Acquired
2017-04-05Private Equity
Leadership Team
Chris Caswell
Chief Financial Officer
Jacobo Capuano
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Recent News
Food Business News
2025-10-04
2025-08-04
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