Universal Ingredients

Innovative Plant-Based Solutions for Global Industries

Universal Ingredients is a global supplier of high-quality, plant-based specialty ingredients for human and pet consumption. With thousands of products and global sourcing capabilities, we provide customized, value-added solutions – including fruit and vegetable juices and concentrates, dehydrated ingredients, botanical extracts, flavors, and beverage systems – for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide.

Our advanced production capabilities, including aseptic beverage processing and flexible packaging solutions, enable safe, shelf-stable products with no preservatives. At the heart of our innovation is our Application Capabilities Lab, where food science experts collaborate with customers to develop market-ready solutions through product development, flavor analysis, sensory testing, and commercialization support.

Driven by innovation, sustainability, and partnership, Universal Ingredients helps customers stay ahead of evolving consumer preferences while delivering consistent quality, functionality, and performance across global markets.

Job Description For: DRYER AND PACKAGING ASSISTANT

Division/Department: Production

Location: Prosser, WA

Job Title: Dryer and Packaging Assistant

Reports To: Processing Manager

Salary/Wage- Refer to Job Classification Wage Detail
Type of Position: Full-Time
Hours: 40+/week: Hourly
Competitive benefit package
Annual wage review based on individual performance.
Company sponsored bonus package dependent upon individual & company performance.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The dryer and packaging assistant will work with dryer and packaging operator assisting with all operations. Will be expected to run all equipment but not responsible for startup or clean up.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Displays a positive attitude in a team environment
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
Ability to understand process flows
Good communication skills
Ability to document activities on operator forms
Knowledge of sanitation, CIP and COP procedure
Operate a forklift
Follow company policies and procedures

WORK EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Experience in the ingredient, beverage or food processing industry
Equipment operating experience
Good reading, writing and verbal skills
Strong teamwork skills
Strong mechanical aptitude
Forklift operating skills

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma and/or equivalent or higher.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees are subject to pre-employment drug testing.

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DRYER PACKAGING ASSISTANT