Cook/Chill Machine Operator

CP Fresh is a Charlie’s Produce Company - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

CP Fresh brings the same quality to processed foods that Charlie's brings to produce! Our state of the art processing plant provides fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, an expanded salad line, and a USDA-certified hot kitchen. We partner with local vendors to offer our customers fresh, high- quality, made-to-order products. 

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community- we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce and prepared foods.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k)
• Paid vacations, paid holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking
• Coverage under State Sick Leave
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Additional Compensation Details:

• $23-25 per hour
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Machine Operator supports Charlie’s Produce’s mission to deliver the freshest, highest quality produce by operating production equipment safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards. This role ensures consistent product flow, accurate packaging, and adherence to food safety requirements in a fast-paced fresh-cut environment by operating production equipment safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards. This role ensures consistent product flow, accurate packaging, and adherence to food safety requirements in a fast-paced fresh-cut environment.‑quality produce by operating production equipment safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards. This role ensures consistent product flow, accurate packaging, and adherence to food‑safety requirements in a fast‑paced fresh‑cut environment.

 

Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Operate and monitor machinery used for washing, cutting, sorting, packaging, and labeling fresh produce
• Perform equipment start‑up, shut‑down, and changeovers based on daily production schedules
• Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and throughput
• Identify and resolve minor equipment issues to reduce downtime
• Clean and sanitize equipment during and after production runs according to sanitation guidelines
• Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks and report mechanical issues requiring technician support
• Handle tools and cleaning chemicals safely and responsibly
• Follow all Charlie’s Produce safety rules and use required PPE
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, or near misses‑misses promptly
• Participate in safety meetings and training to support a strong safety culture

• Experience operating machinery in a production, warehouse, or food processing environment‑processing environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including production specs and safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a cold, fast paced environment‑paced environment
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs. and stand for long periods
• Experience in fresh-cut produce or food manufacturing

• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, or other food safety programs safety programs‑safety programs
• Basic mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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