Production Operator Jobs in Washington
Production Operator jobs in Washington are in consistent demand, concentrated in aerospace manufacturing, food and beverage processing, semiconductor fabrication, and pulp and paper production across the state. The busiest hiring markets are the Seattle-Tacoma corridor, the Tri-Cities area near Richland and Kennewick, and Spokane, where employers like Boeing, Lamb Weston, and Washington River Protection Solutions maintain large production workforces. Openings range from entry-level line operators to senior process technicians, with the strongest demand in chemical processing, cleanroom fabrication, and automated assembly. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Operator, Manufacturing is required to perform many functions within the center, including, but not limited to, operating a wide variety of equipment, moving boxes and equipment, operating computers and computerized equipment, writing and filling out forms, sorting and collating papers, following instructions from supervisors, and communicating effectively with other team members in both Digital and Signs & Graphics environment. The Production Operator, Manufacturing predominantly takes part in the production of S&G print/finish orders according to customer specifications (order details). This team member also maintains the Digital production area and equipment.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive)
- Process and produce Digital and Signs & Graphics print/finish orders as requested and/or directed
- Operate Digital and Signs & Graphics printers, binding and other auxiliary equipment
- Perform all phases of equipment set-up, operation and routine maintenance
- Maintain equipment and supplies, to include cleaning and repairing
- Provide customer service, including problem solving, to satisfy those needs with a minimum amount of supervision
- Produce work in accordance with LEAN manufacturing principles to enable Done Right On Time quality results
- Follow instructions of supervisors and assist other team members in performing center functions
- Maintain work area to 5S standards
- All other duties as needed or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- 6+ months of related experience preferred
- Prior experience of FXO products & services offerings preferred
- Commercial print environment experience preferred
- Good verbal and written communication skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods
- Ability to move and lift 55 pounds
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the salary information represents the job level minimum and the job level maximum. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
Pay: $20.75 - $24.37/hr
Additional Details: 3rd Shift: 10pm-6:30am
Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
Quality Driven Management strives to deliver market-leading customer experience, business excellence, and financial return through a Quality-oriented culture and day-to-day application of Quality science. Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
- Works with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility.
- Applies Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities.
- Supports FedEx Office Quality initiatives.
FedEx Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
FedEx Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including throughout the application and hiring process, if requested. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should email HR.Recruiting@fedex.com.
FedEx Office will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. The existence of a criminal record is not an automatic or absolute bar to employment and a candidate’s criminal record will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the job sought and the criminal offense, the timing of the offense, the nature of the offense, and any other relevant information. If you are applying in Philadelphia, PA, you can click here to learn about Philadelphia’s fair chance hiring law.
For more information, click here.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Operator, Manufacturing is required to perform many functions within the center, including, but not limited to, operating a wide variety of equipment, moving boxes and equipment, operating computers and computerized equipment, writing and filling out forms, sorting and collating papers, following instructions from supervisors, and communicating effectively with other team members in both Digital and Signs & Graphics environment. The Production Operator, Manufacturing predominantly takes part in the production of S&G print/finish orders according to customer specifications (order details). This team member also maintains the Digital production area and equipment.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive)
- Process and produce Digital and Signs & Graphics print/finish orders as requested and/or directed
- Operate Digital and Signs & Graphics printers, binding and other auxiliary equipment
- Perform all phases of equipment set-up, operation and routine maintenance
- Maintain equipment and supplies, to include cleaning and repairing
- Provide customer service, including problem solving, to satisfy those needs with a minimum amount of supervision
- Produce work in accordance with LEAN manufacturing principles to enable Done Right On Time quality results
- Follow instructions of supervisors and assist other team members in performing center functions
- Maintain work area to 5S standards
- All other duties as needed or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- 6+ months of related experience preferred
- Prior experience of FXO products & services offerings preferred
- Commercial print environment experience preferred
- Good verbal and written communication skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods
- Ability to move and lift 55 pounds
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the salary information represents the job level minimum and the job level maximum. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
Pay: $20.75 - $24.37/hr
Additional Details: 3rd Shift: 10pm-6:30am
Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
Quality Driven Management strives to deliver market-leading customer experience, business excellence, and financial return through a Quality-oriented culture and day-to-day application of Quality science. Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
- Works with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility.
- Applies Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities.
- Supports FedEx Office Quality initiatives.
FedEx Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
FedEx Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including throughout the application and hiring process, if requested. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should email HR.Recruiting@fedex.com.
FedEx Office will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. The existence of a criminal record is not an automatic or absolute bar to employment and a candidate’s criminal record will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the job sought and the criminal offense, the timing of the offense, the nature of the offense, and any other relevant information. If you are applying in Philadelphia, PA, you can click here to learn about Philadelphia’s fair chance hiring law.
For more information, click here.
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The qualifications that appear most often in production operator jobs across Washington.
- High school diploma or GED required by most Washington production employers
- Ability to operate and monitor automated production or assembly line equipment
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or ISO quality standards
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Experience reading and following standard operating procedures and work orders
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification on the job
Production Operator Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production operator in Washington?
Most production operator roles in Washington require a high school diploma or GED plus on-the-job training, which employers typically provide. For roles in food processing facilities, handlers must complete a food worker card through the Washington State Department of Health. Chemical and nuclear production sites near the Tri-Cities may require federal site clearance and HAZWOPER safety training. Community and technical colleges across Washington offer manufacturing technology certificates that give candidates a practical edge.
Which companies hire production operators in Washington?
Companies currently hiring production operators in Washington include Conagra Brands, Kerry, and Airgas, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's mix of aerospace, food processing, semiconductor, and nuclear remediation industries means production operator demand comes from a wide range of employer types across both western and eastern parts of the state.
Which Washington cities have the most production operator jobs?
Kent, Seattle, and Pasco consistently have the most production operator openings in Washington. The Seattle-Tacoma area anchors demand through Boeing's manufacturing operations and a dense cluster of food and consumer goods facilities, while the Tri-Cities region around Richland and Kennewick draws significant hiring from the Hanford Site cleanup work and agricultural processing plants.
Are there remote production operator jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Production operator work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical equipment, so most roles require on-site presence. About 0% of production operator openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and these tend to be supervisory, quality documentation, or process optimization roles rather than direct line operations.
How can I get hired as a production operator in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to food processing and packaging facilities, which regularly hire with no prior manufacturing experience and train on the job. Washington employers like Lamb Weston and Darigold run seasonal and full-time associate production roles that welcome career changers. Warehouse associate or material handler roles at large distribution operations are also common stepping stones. Completing a manufacturing technology certificate at a Washington technical college, such as those offered through the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges network, strengthens any application.
Where can I find and apply to production operator jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to production operator jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, shift preference, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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