Job Description

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 General Laborer II to be responsible for performing in all departments related duties and other various general labor tasks as assigned under direct supervision of the responsible department Supervisor or Lead. This role will be responsible for ensuring that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Safety and Health Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are being followed at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA. This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically June – October.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs duties requiring the use of hammers, brooms, squeegees, shovels, high-pressure water hoses and other hand tools as needed.
• Confirms that all containers, pouches, drums and pallets are clean, stacked and labeled correctly with correct product as well as notifying Management of any discrepancies.
• Reports to assigned Supervisor any container that is not properly labeled with its contents and any defective equipment tools, hoses, ladders, pallets or pouches.
• Relieves operators and other jobs as necessary.
• Repetitively and efficiently lift, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.

Requirements: 

• Requires 4 months of on-the-job experience as a General Labor 1. 
• Requires the ability to add and subtract single digits.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak English to perform the essential duties.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work with minimal supervision.
• 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 $19.83, with a 2nd shift differential of $.50 and a 3rd 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)

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

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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.