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Located in Arlington, WA

Salary: $22-$24 DOE

Production Lead (Evaluation Hire)

Arlington, WA | Full-Time | Day Shift

Express Employment Professionals of Everett is hiring a Production Lead for a growing pet treats manufacturing and packaging facility in Arlington, WA. This is an evaluation-to-hire opportunity ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced production environment.

The Production Lead is a working supervisor position responsible for supporting daily production operations while leading a small team. This role plays a key part in driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring efficient workflow across processing, packaging, and shipping functions.


Pay & Schedule

  • Pay: $22-$24 depending on experience 
  • Schedule: Full-time, day shift (hours may vary based on production needs)

Primary Duties – Production & Leadership

  • Lead daily production activities including processing, packaging, and shipping of pet treat products
  • Work directly on the production line to ensure output and efficiency goals are met
  • Supervise a small team (approximately 4–8 employees) and assign daily tasks
  • Maintain workflow and ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently
  • Train new employees on production processes, safety procedures, and quality standards
  • Monitor product quality through inspections and consistency checks
  • Coordinate with management on production schedules, materials, and inventory levels
  • Troubleshoot production issues and recommend process improvements
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
  • Follow GMP and HACCP guidelines (preferred experience)
  • Maintain consistency and quality across all products

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 40–50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods
  • Comfortable performing repetitive production tasks

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, food production, or warehouse operations
  • Previous leadership or team lead experience preferred
  • Strong work ethic with a hands-on approach to supervision
  • Understanding of production workflow, safety, and quality control
  • Strong communication and team coordination skills
  • Experience in food-grade or pet food production is a plus

Key Qualities

  • Natural leadership ability with a team-first mindset
  • Organized and proactive in managing workflow
  • Strong attention to detail and product quality
  • Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Reliable, punctual, and accountable

Licensing & Compliance

  • Must meet pre-employment screening requirements

Please note: You must have at least six months of recent work experience and be able to provide two professional references to qualify for placement through our office.

We are an E-Verify employer.


How to Apply

We offer several ways to apply:

  • Apply online: www.expresspros.com/apply
  • Email your resume to: Jobs.EverettWA@expresspros.com
    (Include the job title in the subject line)
  • Download the ExpressJobs app to stay up to date on our latest opportunities

Benefits of Working with Express

  • Medical benefits
  • Holiday pay
  • Optional 401(k)
  • Training opportunities
  • And more

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At Express, we connect job seekers with opportunities that match their skills and experience. As a leading staffing company in North America—especially in Washington State and Everett—we are committed to helping you advance your career.

We offer opportunities in:

  • Administrative
  • Light Industrial
  • Skilled Trades
  • Professional

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Express Office: Everett
906 Southeast Everett Mall Way
Suite 140
Everett, WA 98208
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