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 Maintenance Cooker Mechanic to be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting Cookers, and repairing mechanical equipment, including pressure vessel cookers, conveyor systems, motors, and pneumatic tools. This role ensures that all machinery operates efficiently and safely in compliance with company and regulatory standards at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

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

Key Responsibilities: 

• Inspect and diagnose mechanical devices to identify issues and dismantle and repair or replace defective parts.
• Examine parts for imperfections and wear.
• Adjust functional components and control instruments.
• Install special functional and structural parts in machinery.
• Lubricate, clean, and maintain equipment for optimal performance.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred; technical certification preferred.
• 4 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and occasionally climb, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals, and schematics, and understanding of geometry, trigonometry, and mathematical applications in mechanical work.
• Proficiency in order processing systems and maintenance software.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, work extended schedule, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November. 

Compensation: 

The hourly union wage is $26.96.

Benefits: 

• Pension & Supplemental 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary products available
• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
• Free parking

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.