Hybrid Tagger I en 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 seasonal Tagger I to ensure that canned product is accurately coded and tagged to allow inventory personnel to accurately track finished goods in warehouses. This role will be responsible for inspecting canned products for coding and can quality at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA. This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically August – November.

For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prime responsibility will be to ensure products are coded and tagged according to product specifications.
• Works closely with the palletizing lead and quality control to ensure damaged product is accounted for and tags are accurate.
• Reviews and audits brite stock for quality.
• Pulls USDA samples according to pull sheet (13x per shift) as needed.
• Complies with Food Safety initiatives and performs all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; some college level work preferred.
• At least one year of warehouse experience, preferred.
• Good math skills and ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• English verbal and written communication abilities.
• 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 $18.50 - $19.50, based on experience and qualifications, with a 2^nd shift differential of $.50 and a 3^rd shift differential of $1.00.

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)

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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.