Automated Packaging Operator Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Stay comfortable at Northern Gold Foods! We are a climate-controlled facility. Northern Gold Foods (USA) is an innovative company that is continuing to grow and expand. We are a leading manufacturer of a wide range of healthy and great tasting breakfast and snack products.

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to play a vital role at our facility in Junction City. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. We offer a competitive wage and great benefits.

Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of advanced manufacturing systems. This role supports high-speed packaging lines, continuous process systems, robotic cells, facilities, and material handling equipment through hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts. The Maintenance Technician works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support production goals, equipment reliability, and food safety standards.

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Essential Job Functions

• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on processing, packaging, facility, and material-handling equipment.
• Must be willing and able to work night shift with a 4d/10hr schedule and overtime as business conditions require.
• Complete equipment changeovers, setups, adjustments, and fine-tuning to support safe, efficient production.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Automation teams to identify equipment deficiencies, improve reliability, and enhance operator and equipment safety.
• Follow and support all food safety, GMP, sanitation, and quality requirements while working on or around production equipment.
• Accurately document work performed using a CMMS, including work orders, parts usage, and corrective actions.
• Communicate clearly with Operators, Supervisors, and Managers regarding equipment condition, repairs, and follow-up actions.
• Safely operate forklifts, hoists, jacks, and other lifting devices during equipment installation, repair, and moves.
• Participate in reliability, continuous improvement, safety, and capital projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience performing maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably food or consumer packaged goods.
• Working knowledge of conveyors, power transmission, pumps, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with good measuring skills and repair practices.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and disciplined maintenance documentation practices.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a production environment.
• Positive attitude with a strong team mindset and commitment to shared goals.
• Clear English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with welding and fabrication.
• Millwright certification or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to automated systems, robotics, or PLC-controlled equipment, navigating HMIs and machine interfaces to diagnose faults, verify machine states, and make parameter adjustments.
• Experience working within food safety, GMP, or regulated manufacturing environments.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lift and carry 25–50 lbs.
• Push or pull loads exceeding 1,000 lbs using pallet jacks or mechanical aids.
• Frequently bend, stoop, twist, and use hands and arms for mechanical work.
• Occasionally kneel, reach overhead, work at heights, and climb stairs or platforms.

Why Join Our Team

• Work on modern, high-speed, and highly automated food manufacturing equipment.
• Be part of a maintenance team that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to expand skills across mechanical systems, automation, and reliability practices.
• A culture that emphasizes safety, food quality, accountability, and shared goals.

Northern Gold Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.