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 Shipping Coordinator to coordinate activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment. Compiles and maintains records of quantity, type and value of material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies stocked in the establishment.  Ensures that Good Manufacturing Practices Policies (GMP’s), Safety and Health Hazard Analysis, and Critical Control (HACCP) procedures are always followed. This role will be responsible for running the pick plan and determining picking locations for orders based on customer specifications at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules. Ensures that finished product is shipped in accordance of QC specifications.
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of shipments.
• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states.
• Physically inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications and seals loaded boxcars and truck doors.
• Staffs the truck desk, including preparing BOL, scheduling shipping appointments, dispatching trucks, maintaining appointment log, sending proper paperwork to customers, and creating any necessary labels for shipments.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• One year of related experience in warehouse or distribution center facility.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, and work any assigned shift, extended hours, and weekends during the pack season, typically late June to October.

Compensation: 

The wage range is $20.35 - $23.00, 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)

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.