The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for a seasonal Seamer Operator to operate all controls on the vacuum syruper, seamer machines, and video jet at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA. This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically August – November.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Always Promotes Food Safety Culture as a priority, in all situations, through conversations, communications and actions.
• Operates ALL seamer machines.
• Inspects cans for proper seams and level of topping.
• Keeps seamer machine full of lids.
• Records the counter number at the end of each product code.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Comply with Food Safety Initiatives, monitoring and maintaining food safety in their areas of responsibility during food production as outlined in our food defense/intentional adulteration program.
• Ability to communicate verbally effectively and perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to be reliable - dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, and work extended hours, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically August to November.

Benefits:

• Eligible for paid sick leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

E-Verify Participation

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.