Hybrid Control Room Operator-Mechanic 2 bei Neil Jones Food Company

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 Control Room Operator Mechanic II to operate and perform maintenance on Control Room machinery as required. This role will be responsible for documents and records data for downtime, problems, temperatures, and production, including any information relevant to the respected area at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Operates all evaporation related equipment including ability to train operators on startup procedures. Capable of operating all Hot Breaks, Evaporators and the Flash Cooler.
• Performs Cleaning in Place (CIP’s) and operates machinery following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensures that all product specifications meet established quality standards. Monitors quality attributes (brix, Bostwick and color) and adjusts operations as necessary to maintain product within compliance.
• Maintains good communications between all departments, Quality Control Lab and Pouch department.
• Verifies that all required paperwork is correct and corresponds with the product being produced.

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); electrical or mechanical vocational training preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 4 years of related experience and/or training in Evaporation or similar equipment in a food processing manufacturing environment. 
• Knowledge in the operation of all control room systems: hot breaks, evaporators, cooling towers and flash coolers.
• Forklift certification, able to lift up to 50 lbs., and able to read, write, and speak English to perform the essential functions. 
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, work extended hours and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.

Compensation: 

The wage is $31.91, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
• Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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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.