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 Part Time Batcher I who will be responsible for formulating products according to established batch procedures. Perform efficiently and effectively for product changeovers in a food safe environment. Documentation is required and maintained for formulation of products, chlorine rinses, and lost production time. This role will be responsible for working within a team environment and assisting fellow co-workers when called upon or when an opportunity presents itself at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA. This is a union, part-time position (full-time during pack season, July - October, and when running production off season; part-time the rest of the year). For additional information, please see our About Us video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect all safety features on machinery and report any safety hazards to Pouch Supervisor. Hazards may include electrical, high air pressure, steam, hot product and/or water, and faulty machinery due to mechanical issues.
- Follow strict batching procedures and understand the logic behind the sequence.
- Troubleshoot batches that are out of specification and make the necessary corrections.
- Ensure that product conforms to customer specifications.
- Record and report all product deviations to batcher lead.
Requirements:
- Ability to use a computer to operate the equipment that formulates the product.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure and manuals.
- Ability to read and write in English; able to write routine reports and document routine forms and logs.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for shift in a hot and humid environment.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, work extended hours, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.
Compensation: The hourly union wage is $16.53. Benefits:
- Eligible for paid sick leave.
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