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Job Summary:

The Project Manager will organize, manage, and plan basic to complex projects for the organization’s research, development, and implementation efforts.   This will also include coordinating the buying, leasing and governance activities of various company properties.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with various managers and business leaders to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.
• Delegates work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads an intradepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
• Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates. Develops and presents detailed budgets and financial reports on various properties.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer contracts and leases with various suppliers, land owners and growers.
• Negotiating contract terms, proofreading contracts, proposals, and legal documents, ensuring all language is clear, accurate, and appropriate.
• Provide expertise in water rights and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with various business leaders and agencies to develop water resource management strategies.
• Stay up-to-date on changing regulations and policies affecting water rights
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Acts as a liaison between company, customers, contractors and vendors.
• Manages and supervises the administration, improvement, maintenance, and general operations of commercial, industrial, or farm properties.
• Designs, schedules, and coordinates general upkeep, major repairs, remodeling, or construction projects on the various properties.
• Collects fees, including those for monthly assessments, rentals, deposits, insurance, taxes, or other operating expenses.
• Determine whether repairs and/or maintenance are needed based on regular inspections of the grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices related to the duties listed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
• Basic understanding of the materials, methods, and tools used to construct and repair buildings and infrastructure of properties.
• Understanding of laws, guidelines, and best practices of property management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Business, Accounting/Finance, Real Estate, Geological Sciences, or Engineering, required.
• At least five years of related experience required.
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

 Salary: $100,000 – $130,000/year DOE

Job Summary

Oversee all production functions occurring during the shift.  Be accountable to meet production goals in a safe and efficient manner.  Supervise all employee activities and interact with all departments to identify and solve production issues.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential

• Follow Food Safety, Quality, Personal Safety, and any other Washington Potato Company’s Polices.
• Directly supervise operators and all production general laborers on the shift.
• Administer feedback and progressive discipline when needed to all laborers on shift.
• Interact with Plant Manager to decide on production, schedule, product changes, etc.
• Take ultimate responsibility for effectiveness and safety of packaging, processing, freezing, waste plant operations, sanitation.
• Ensure Processing Operators, Packaging Operators, and Sanitors are managing their areas in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure Processing Operators are holding freezer operators accountable for proper freezer operation, motor defrosts and full defrosts according to defrost specifications.
• Set example of safe working attitude, respectful workplace, and safe working behavior.
• Hold Packaging Operators accountable to ensure that all customer packaging specifications are met.
• Maintain close and cordial contact with Quality Assurance in order to produce product to customer specifications.
• Analyze peeling, processing, and packaging efficiency and take corrective action if below target.
• Respond to intercom calls in regards to operational decisions.
• Work closely with maintenance department to troubleshoot potential mechanical/electrical issues and to minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Attend shift change meetings with necessary information in regards to current product order number, peeling efficiency, pounds produced, any production issues.
• Produce peeling efficiency, pounds produced, downtime, and employee timekeeping reports in company database.
• Assist Plant Manager in planning for capital spending and department budgets.
• Maintain good personal hygiene, follow GMP’s and maintain a clean, safe and sanitary workplace. Immediately report and take action if necessary when any situation that may cause product to be contaminated or compromised.
• Comply with plant security by ensuring that doors are locked and closed behind you. Report and take action when any suspicious activities to Plant Manager immediately.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Supervision of Others – Directs daily activities of all employees in production on the corresponding shift

Licenses, Permits, Certifications Required

• Forklift Certification
• CPR Certification, recommended
• First Aid Certification, recommended

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals.
• Well organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have some PC skills in MS Office and database management
• Knowledge of food industry and is compliant with GMP standards.
• Able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Able to travel to all areas of the plant efficiently, including climbing stairs.
• Able to lift 50 lbs frequently during shift
• Must be able to work effectively and safely in a wet and hot/cold environment

Additional

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Food Safety and Quality Documents:

• Production floor paperwork, Quality grade sheets, and Food Safety Management paperwork.
• All paperwork will be legible (will follow Document Control Policy).

Wages: $68,000 – $75,000/year DOE

Job Summary

Performs skilled mechanical diagnosis, and maintenance and repair work on plants and other supporting facilities.  Uses hand tools, power tools, hoists, welding equipment, measuring, and testing equipment. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment, using electrical and electronic test equipment. Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines. Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery, using rags, brushes, and grease gun. Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential

• Repair and up keep of all equipment by operating and inspecting machines and equipment to diagnose defects.
• Technical adjustments of controllers, A.C. inverters, opti-sorts and all other similar equipment.
• Maintenance employees shall be able to trouble shoot hydraulic, electrical, steam, refrigeration and mechanical systems.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists, hand tools and power tools. Replaces defective parts, assembles and sub-assembles as needed.
• Maintenance shall use reasonable diligence in looking for ways to improve operating conditions, production and safety.
• Ability to weld broken parts and structural member using cutting torch and welding equipment.
• Demonstrate skills in basic fabrication.
• Services and greases plant equipment (i.e. changing belts, greasing bearings and maintaining cleanliness of plant.
• Orders and maintains inventory of parts, grease, etc. and  record keeping of time and parts in used on appropriate forms.
• Perform general cleaning of work areas and maintenance areas.
• Assists other maintenance department staff in performing the duties necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of the plant.

Additional

• Perform key responsibilities in respect to the goals and objectives of Washington Potato Company to meet standards.
• Attendance needs to meet standard.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatably.

Skills and Prerequisites

• Employee shall be willing to work in any assigned area
• The employee shall demonstrate the ability to understand the hazard communication program, including the SDS plaque cards, and the materials handling sheets
• The employees shall adhere to company policies and rules and demonstrate proper body mechanics when lifting or carrying.

Additional

• Candidate must be willing to work Saturdays and Sundays.  Currently plant production is working 7 days per week.  This schedule is full time, two days a week will be scheduled for days off.  Personnel with seniority will have first option for weekends off.
• Candidate must be quick learner, patient with oneself and others demonstrate high degree of dependability, and a good communicator.

Wages: $18.85 – $29.00 DOE

Position Title:            Sanitor            

Reports To:                Sanitation Supervisor

Job Summary

Clean and sanitize production line with special consideration for all product contact surfaces and growth niches.  Efficiently utilize available resources to ensure product contact surfaces are in conformance with all Washington Potato Company Food Safety, Quality, and sanitation and environment standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential

• Follow Food Safety, Quality, Personal Safety, and any other Washington Potato Company’s Polices.
• Monitor cleanliness of all areas and take immediate action in areas that are not as clean as they could be.
• Notify management of any production, safety, quality or environment concerns within the facility.
• Communicate and take direction from Shift Supervisor/Sanitation Lead during plant cleaning time.
• Constantly monitor sanitation issues and correct as directed.
• Maintain high level of awareness within the plant and address any safety issues during the shift.
• All product waste should be reported to production Shift Supervisor/Line Lead.
• Work with all other departments to ensure good communication and teamwork.
• Required to understand and perform daily and monthly sanitation requirements for all products and to perform at speed to meet required deadlines.
• Required to monitor and control use of cleaning chemicals.
• Required to read the instructions to chemical labels.
• Required to wear proper protective equipment and make sure all G.M.P.’s are being followed.
• Required to ensure product is not compromised by any chemicals which are unsafe for product contact.
• Maintain a level of cleanliness that is consistent with the operation of an Food Safety certified food plant.
• Minimize waste and maximize the effectiveness of all cleaning chemicals and sanitizers.
• Ensure safe applications are always followed and fellow employees are not placed in harms way.
• Required under direction of production to perform line duties when necessary to help with overall production of facility.
• Maintain good personal hygiene, follow GMP’s and maintain a clean, safe and sanitary workplace. Immediately report any situation that may cause product to be contaminated or compromised.
• Comply with plant security by ensuring that doors are locked and closed behind you. Report any suspicious activities to your Supervisor immediately.  Enter only through the main employee entrance area or other controlled entrances.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

 Additional

• Review and report to the Supervisor any improvements needed due to safety, quality, mechanical, material, sanitary or operational issues.
• Work priorities are to keep the facility in a constant state of cleanliness with continuous cleaning.  Cleaning of plant during times of shutdown when extended hours may be required.
• Ensure procedure and operational guidelines are followed on shift.
• Sanitation and waste removal as directed by Shift Supervisor or Line Operator.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Wages: $18.35 – $18.95 depending on shift

Position Title:          Line Lead

Reports To:                Production Supervisor                                                            

Job Summary:

Oversee all aspects of process operation in Dehydrofrozen, Dehydrated, IQF, and Roasted products, to ensure all products are produced in a Food Safety manner and follow specification guidelines in accordance with all Washington Potato Company rules and policies.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential

• Follow Food Safety, Quality, Personal Safety, and any other Washington Potato Company’s Policy.
• Directly supervise all production general laborers on DH, DHF, IQF, RST lines from the shift.
• Insure product meets specification and operation standard.
• Maintain close communication with finish operations and personnel, and record all line changes and settings.
• When called upon, will assume Supervisory role as needed.
• Notify management of any production, safety, quality or environment concerns within the facility.
• Coordinate, schedule and track all product to processing lines to meet scheduled production requirements.
• Constantly monitor equipment operations to ensure equipment is being utilized efficiently.
• Manage daily activities to meet scheduled requirements.
• Minimize waste and maximize production efficiencies within these areas.
• Ensure all products are produced to Washington Potato Company quality standards.
• Create and maintain a teamwork environment within the production facility.
• Review and report to the Shift Supervisor any improvements and/or changes needed in the processing areas.
• Communicate with quality assurance, human resources, safety and maintenance to ensure product quality, timely production, with least cost to produce while meeting customer requirements in a food safe work environment.
• Satisfactorily meet attendance standards.
• Encourage open expression of ideas and opinions from all team members.
• Maintain good personal hygiene, follow GMP’s and maintain a clean, safe and sanitary workplace. Immediately report any situation that may cause product to be contaminated or compromised.
• Comply with plant security by ensuring that doors are locked and closed behind you. Report any suspicious activities to your Supervisor immediately.  Enter only through the main employee entrance area or other controlled entrances.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Leadership skills.
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of products processed at Washington Potato Company such as:
  • Raw product content and conditions
  • Volumes- processed/processing
  • Processing parameters and ingredients
  • Able to lift 50 lbs frequently during shift
  • Must be able to work effectively and safely in a wet and hot/cold environment

Additional

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Must be flexible in work tasks and schedules.
• Demonstrate excellent work habits and knowledge of responsibilities.

Wages: Swing Shift $18.55

Position Title:  Waste Plant Operator

Reports To:      Production Shift Supervisor

Job Summary

Efficient operations of lift truck equipment to ensure disposal of waste into waste trucks.  Operate equipment to transfer products and waste in conformance with all Washington Potato Company’s Spill Prevention and Control Plan and regulatory guidelines.  Efficiently operate all waste plant equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential

• Follow Food Safety, Quality, Personal Safety, and any other Washington Potato Company’s Polices.
• Knowledge of plant operations, ability to operate efficiently to meet standards.
• Continue to update skills in all areas pertaining to this position through internal and external training.
• Complete daily inspection of waste room to ensure sufficient housekeeping and safety.
• Notify management of any production, safety, quality or environment concerns with equipment, operation or facility
• Be flexible in shift and overtime availability.
• Work with all other departments to ensure good communication and teamwork.
• Track and maintain accurate record of all necessary activities as well as production reporting.  This information needs to be accurate and timely.
• Follow production policies and procedures.
• Operates lift truck equipment safely to optimum efficiencies meeting needs of production to supply product and/or dispose of waste in a timely manner.
• Monitor actual line production and handle all products raw/packaged to eliminate waste/downtime while producing to standards.
• Participate in the training of personnel to line performance ensuring performance meets standards.
• Minimize waste and maximize production efficiencies within these areas.
• Monitor and record PH levels as well as other conditions associated with waste water.
• Create and maintain a teamwork environment within the facilities line operations.
• Continue to upgrade skills involved in this position.
• Participate in sanitation of line and equipment as needed/directed.
• Maintain good personal hygiene, follow GMP’s and maintain a clean, safe and sanitary workplace. Immediately report and take action, if necessary, when any situation that may cause product to be contaminated or compromised.
• Comply with plant security by ensuring that doors are locked and closed behind you. Report and take action when any suspicious activities to Plant Manager immediately.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Additional

• Maintain accurate data on all necessary forms
• Communicates with the Production, Q.A., maintenance, supervisors, and line operators to ensure that waste plant is running in an effective and in a safe work environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Licenses, Permits, Certifications Required

• Lift Truck License

Wages: Starting at $19.90

Position Title:            Truck Driver

Reports To:                Raw Procurement Manager

Job Summary

Hog and load potatoes into company trucks and deliver to facility

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential

• Follow Food Safety, Quality, Personal Safety, and any other Washington Potato Company’s Polices.
• Ability to deliver potatoes to facility in timely fashion driving 10 wheeler.
• Hog potatoes in truck if hogger unavailable
• Unload and pile potatoes in storage if piler operator unavailable.
• Perform check list on truck on daily basis and fill out truck log.
• Drive tractor to pull dirt out of storages.
• Clean pipes after storage is empty and spray with chlorine.
• Work with all other departments to ensure good communication and teamwork.
• Utilize all resources to improve all aspects of the operations of the facility.
• Consistently comply with all set company policies as outlined in Oregon Potato policy and procedures manual.
• Other tasks and responsibilities assigned by manager.

Additional

• Communicate with co-workers to ensure sufficient tonnage has been submitted to facility

 Licenses, Permits, Certifications Required

·         Current CDL and Medical Card

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to fill reports of tonnage delivered to facility.
• Complete daily check list on truck prior to driving.
• Ability to drive 10 wheeler, forklift, bobcat and tractor.
• Climb in and out of 10 wheeler.
• Lift 50 pounds.

Wages: Starting at $21.30

Position Title:          Raw Receiving Operator

Reports To:                Production Supervisor

Job Summary

Efficient operations of unloading of raw product into facility.  Operate equipment to transfer raw potatoes in conformance with all Washington Potato Company procedures and policies.  Efficiently operate all receiving equipment to maintain facility in operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential

• Knowledge of plant operations, ability to operate receiving equipment efficiently to meet standards.
• Track all products going to and from raw.
• Continue to update skills in all areas pertaining to this position through internal training.
• Improve production efficiencies through training, equipment recommendations, communications with managers, supervisor, etc.
• Reduce raw product waste by operating equipment safely/efficiently.
• Be flexible in shift and overtime availability.
• Work with all other departments to ensure good communication and teamwork.
• Track and maintain accurate record of all necessary activities.
• Follow production policies and procedures.
• Operates unloading equipment to optimum efficiencies meeting needs of production to supply product in a timely manner.
• Monitors unloading flow to ensure raw product is being washed and sized properly and in the proper storage bin.
• Participate in the training of personnel ensuring performance meets standards.
• Minimize waste and maximize production efficiencies within these areas.
• Ensure all products are supplied and handled to Washington Potato Company Standards.
• Create and maintain a teamwork environment within the facility.
• Continue to upgrade skills involved in this position.
• Maintain good personal hygiene, follow GMP’s and maintain a clean, safe and sanitary workplace. Immediately report and take action if necessary when any situation that may cause product to be contaminated or compromised.
• Comply with plant security by ensuring that doors are locked and closed behind you. Report and take action when any suspicious activities to Plant Manager immediately.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

 Additional

• Communicates with the Raw Procurement Manager, maintenance, and supervisors to ensure product quality.
• Maintain accurate data on all necessary forms
• Communicates with the Raw Procurement Manager, Production, Q.A., maintenance, supervisors, and line operators to ensure that waste plant is running in an effective and in a safe work environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Wages: Starting at $18.55

Position Title:  Silo Operator

Reports To:      Production Shift Supervisor

Job Summary

Efficient operations of silo to ensure quality product within specification ranges, meeting production standards and cost to produce standards.  Efficiently operate equipment to produce products in conformance with all Washington Potato Company safety, quality, and cost standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential

• Follow Food Safety, Quality, Personal Safety, and any other Washington Potato Company’s Polices.
• Operate equipment to optimum efficiencies to meet quality, cost and operational requirements of daily schedules. This includes managing filling railcars, switch sections of railcar and switch over to a new railcar. Change filters in the bag house as needed.
• Participate in the training of personnel and attend monthly safety meetings.
• Minimize waste and maximize production efficiencies within these areas.
• Ensure all products are produced to Washington Potato Company quality standards.
• Participate in cleaning around the silo and train tracks as needed/directed.
• Knowledge of equipment operation, ability to operate efficiently to meet standards. Be able to trouble shoot the problems and reset breakers.
• Notify management of any production, safety, quality or environmental concerns with equipment, operation or facility.
• Be flexible in shift and overtime availability.
• Work with all other departments to ensure good communication and teamwork.
• Track and maintain records of equipment operations in logbook and production reporting.  This information needs to be accurate and timely and includes daily silo readings, water readings and wastewater reports.
• Follow production policies and procedures. Which includes wearing fall protection when up on railcar.
• If everything is completed in the area and everything is running like it should, the silo operator will help out in the compactor are and break down totes.
• Maintain good personal hygiene, follow GMP’s and maintain a clean, safe and sanitary workplace. Immediately report any situation that may cause product to be contaminated or compromised.
• Comply with plant security by ensuring that doors are locked and closed behind you. Report any suspicious activities to your supervisor immediately.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Additional

• Perform key responsibilities in respect to the goals and objectives of Washington Potato Company to meet standards.
• Attendance needs to meet standard.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Licenses, Permits, Certifications Required

• Hyster Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Additional

• Candidate must be willing to work Saturdays and Sundays.  Currently plant production is working 7 days per week.  This schedule is full time, two days a week will be scheduled for days off.  Personnel with seniority will have first option for weekends off.
• Candidate must be quick learner, patient with oneself and others, demonstrate high degree of dependability, and a good communicator.
• Candidate must be able to read paperwork and write neatly.

Wages: Starting at $18.45

JOB TITLE:                           Quality Assurance Manager

REPORTS TO:                     Plant Manager

NATURE AND SCOPE:  Manage all aspects of the Quality Control program at Quincy Foods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with all departments company-wide to achieve and maintain quality standards.
• Provide training to QA personnel and maintain the consistency of product grading on all shifts.
• Supervise the grading of all raw products.
• Provide annual employee safety training and coordinate bi-weekly safety meetings throughout the year for QA personnel. Review safety minutes and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain, review, and update the plant’s HACCP, food safety, and quality management programs to comply with the company as well as internal and external audits, and provide training to plant employees on these subjects as required.
• Supervise microbiology lab and document and correct deficiencies in implementation or execution of lab procedures.
• Work with toll pack partners on quality and ingredient issues.
• Manage the sanitation department and monitor performance and cost of sanitation crews.
• Maintain a bacteria sampling program to generate line and environmental profiles, correlate with line conditions, and implement corrective actions to minimize product contamination.
• Order supplies to meet department objectives.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Responsible to ensure all food safety guidelines are adhered to and train employees in this area.
• Coordinate and lead all external food safety and quality audit activities.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related life sciences preferred.  A combination of education and industry experience will also be considered.
• Ability to lead and direct others to achieve departmental goals.
• Ideal candidate will be a Preventative Controls Qualified Individual or has completed training on Preventative Controls for Human Food.
• Knowledge of food processing methods and equipment used in the facility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and accurate record keeping.
• Very good computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• All new employee hiring is contingent upon passing a drug screen.

TO APPLY: Internal applications are available in the main employee stairwell or through the Human Resources Department. Please submit internal application to your immediate supervisor for approval. Applications must be returned to Susan Derting, HR Manager, by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2021. Applications will be held for any future openings of this position for 6 months.

SALARY: $85,000 to $100,000/year

JOB TITLE:              MAINTENANCE MANAGER

REPORTS TO:         Plant Manager

NATURE AND SCOPE:  Directs and manages all phases of production maintenance, including: budgeting, equipment maintenance, fabrication & machine work, installation of new equipment, inventory control, employee scheduling, job assignments, building maintenance, employee training, and plant safety training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and monitor preventative maintenance program to ensure work performed on all plant equipment is appropriately completed and in a timely fashion, and
• Responsible to ensure that all maintenance is performed in a manner that is safe and complies with food safety guidelines and train employees in this
• Develop long range goals to meet plant and corporate objectives.
• Make certain that all fabrication, construction, installation, and machine work is done properly and in a manner that is safe and meets budget.
• Assist the plant manager in developing an annual operating budget and manage departmental activities to meet the approved budget.
• Diagnose equipment problems and recommend and/or undertake corrective action.
• Requisition parts, materials, and supplies as required.
• Perform the activities of workers supervised.
• Maintain accurate records as required and manage all permit applications and regulatory reporting in a timely manner.
• Maintain safe and sanitary work area.
• Adhere to company Food Safety Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Train all employees under your supervision in all phases of Quincy Foods safety program and company policies.
• Assign and direct work; appraise performance; discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Interview and make recommendations for new employees.
• Manage capital projects and oversee installation and completion of projects as per project approvals.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Prefer 3+ years of increasing experience in maintenance.
• Must be able to handle all aspects of the job in a confidential manner.
• Project Magament.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ability to lead and supervise maintenance workers and crews.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, and blue prints.
• Thorough knowledge of complex maintenance equipment.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and repair food processing equipment.
• High level of clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

SALARY: $95,000 to $115,000/year

Shift: Rotating shifts – availability required for day and evening shifts, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends

Pay: $20.15 – $27.10 per hour D.O.E. (position has earning potential of up to $30.80 per hour)

Benefits: Permanent, fulltime position benefits include medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.  Upon qualifying through hours worked, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, jury duty, bereavement leave, 401k + matching, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave are available from the start of employment.

Job Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to:

• Operate food packaging machine efficiently in relation to material usage, product waste, and weight control in a safe manner
• Load packaging material into machine, perform weight control checks as necessary, ensures proper container sizing, records packaging machinery efficiencies and downtime, monitors line flow while maintaining safe food handling practices
• Ensure full package integrity, to include: weights, codes, seals, correct supplies are used, and procedures are followed
• Uses hand tools to adjust machinery as needed
• Provide direction to employees in assigned work areas: Controls line flow, monitors production charts, packaging equipment, and adjust as needed
• Consistent communication with supervisors and employees
• Fill out daily production paperwork as required
• Walk-through work area and shuts line down as necessary
• Keep work area clean and safe, enforces and adheres to all company and plant policies, work rules and procedures
• Must meet physical ability to do all Level 2 labor tasks and have a basic understanding of Level 1 responsibilities

Job Qualifications

• Attention to detail, flexibility, and emphasis on productivity
• Possess good written and verbal skills
• Ability to use hand tools to adjust machinery
• Some mechanical ability and/or experience
• Ability to trouble shoot malfunctioning equipment
• Strong attendance record
• Preferably individual possessing manufacturing experience

 Physical Requirements

• Strength– Lift up to 90 lbs. maximum with occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stand/Walk– Stand and walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period
• Climb/Balance– Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and the like using the feel and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on a narrow or slippery surface
• Ability to reach, handle, see, twist, turn, stoop, kneel and crouchas necessary

To Apply

All interested parties need to submit a resume to the Human Resource Department at National Frozen Foods Corporation on 188 Sturdevant Road, Chehalis, Washington or via che.hr@nffc.com. For questions please call (360)748-0015.

National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Shift: Rotating shifts – availability required for day and evening shifts, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends.

Pay: $20.15 – $27.10 per hour D.O.E.

Benefits: Permanent, fulltime position benefits include medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.  Upon qualifying through hours worked, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, jury duty, bereavement leave, 401k + matching, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave are available from the start of employment.

Position Responsibilities

• Knowledge of quality, resources and day codes
• Bring computer system online, setting up screens for use, scanning bar code tickets, out of warehouse and bar-coding dry supplies with proper UPC code
• Manual warehouse bar coding and recording of item coding
• Set up and adjust printers, bar code printers and transaction printers
• Troubleshoot and recognize problems with the computer and inventory
• Monitor quality, product usage
• Send notifications to supervisors or production management regarding dry supply standards for resources and buyers
• Create and apply bar codes to incoming dry supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Level 2 position which requires occasional lifting/moving of roll stock
• Occasionally lift 90 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting
• Stand and walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period

Job Qualifications

• Ability to be forklift certified by NFFC
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally)
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicated in English
• Availability for a variety of shifts
• Good attendance (candidates will have personnel file reviewed for attendance and performance records)
• Maintain a detail oriented mindset
• Intermediate computer skills

To Apply

All interested parties need to submit a resume to the Human Resource Department at National Frozen Foods Corporation on 188 Sturdevant Road, Chehalis, Washington or via che.hr@nffc.com. For questions please call (360)748-0015.

National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Description: This position directs and coordinates with the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure consistent quality production of all products in compliance with Company and customer standards and Federal/State regulations. Supervises Quality Control and Microbiological staff to evaluate and certify the quality of processed/packaged products. Assists, organizes and audits product quality and food safety programs throughout entire process. Oversees complete and accurate recordkeeping of all facets of the quality program. Monitors production methods, in-process product quality, product risk-management and product safety. Investigates and responds to customer complaints.

Annual Salary:  $72,000 – $83,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Permanent, fulltime position benefits include medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.  Upon qualifying, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave, jury duty, bereavement leave, 401k + matching, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave are available from the start of employment.

Specific Job Tasks: Assists the Quality Assurance Manager with department functions, including, but not limited to:

• Year-round packaging & seasonal processing facilities
• Supplier verification
• Vendor verification
• Mock recalls and traceability
• Product specifications
• Development and execution of training
• Hosting third party audits (customer, FDA, WSDA, BRC, Kosher, Halal, Organic, etc.)
• Verification and control measures for Master Documentation
• Customer complaints, customer requests to include appropriate response and response time based on each unique situation
• Managing Food Safety & Quality Manual through HACCP principles, GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs, policies and pre-requisites
• Manage product holds and releases by way of policies, NAV system and internal spreadsheets.
• Make justified, sound decisions to include time the QA Manager may be absent
• Timely and effective communication (verbal, written, digital)
• Other duties as need for the department to thrive

Qualifications and Competencies:

• HACCP certification or equivalent training records (required)
• GMPs (required)
• PCQI certification (have or can obtain)
• Frozen Food production or processing: seasonal or year-round (a plus)
• BRC (a plus)
• Product Safety (a plus)
• Knowledge of USDA grading standards (a huge plus)
• Root cause analysis (a plus)
• Corrective Action Reports (a plus)
• Dynamic 365 Business Central (NAV) (a plus)

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret written and verbal direction, and execute effectively
• Strong communication skills (verbally & digitally)
• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive decision-making skills
• Able to participate in challenging situations professionally
• Be robustly open to learning and teaching
• Be engaging
• Possess a positive attitude
• Able to adapt quickly to changes
• Time management skills

To Apply

All interested parties need to submit a resume to the Human Resource Department at National Frozen Foods Corporation on 188 Sturdevant Road, Chehalis, Washington or via che.hr@nffc.com. For questions, please call (360)748-0015.

National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Description: Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

Shift: Primarily Swing Shift – availability required for day and evening shifts, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends

Pay: $27.10 – $30.80 per hour D.O.E.

Benefits: Permanent, fulltime position benefits include medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.  Upon qualifying through hours worked, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, jury duty, bereavement leave, 401k + matching, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave accrual are available from the start of employment.

Position Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to:

• Basic troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctioning equipment, ability to estimate time for repairs, and perform the repairs.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Using hand tools and power tools to make adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with multiple departments across multiple facilities
• Maintain a high level of organization
• Willingness to work in a wet environment
• Comply with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Strength- Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects, with a maximum weight of up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Stand/Walk- Stand and walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period.
• Climb/Balance- Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and the like using the feel and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on a narrow or slippery surface.
• Reach- Extend both hands and arms in any direction.
• Handle- Seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hands.
• See- Obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristic of objects.
• Twist and Turn- Able to twist/turn trunk of body from side to side.
• Stoop- Bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
• Kneel- Bend the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.
• Crouch- Bend the body downward and forward bending the spine and legs.

Job Qualifications

• GED or HS diploma
• Minimum two years’ experience as line mechanic or two years formal degree in welding school and/or machinist school
• Ability to obtain forklift certification
• Able to work independently and as a team to meet established deadlines
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and emphasis on efficiency
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attendance record

To Apply

All interested parties need to submit a resume to the Human Resource Department at National Frozen Foods Corporation on 188 Sturdevant Road, Chehalis, Washington or via che.hr@nffc.com. For questions please call (360)748-0015.

National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Description:  Maintain orderly flow of vegetables through facility from receiving to shipping. Conducts a variety of tasks necessary for preparation of vegetables.

Shift: Rotating shifts – availability required for day and evening shifts, overtime, holidays and weekends

Pay: General Labor Level 1 – $18.10 per hour

General Labor Level 2 – $19.10 per hour

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave. Upon qualifying through hours worked, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, jury duty, bereavement leave, 401k + matching, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance, medical, dental, and vision.

If you are interested in joining our team and want more information on available orientation dates please see below:

Call our Human Resources Department at 360-748-0015 or come into our Packaging location at 188 Sturdevant Road Chehalis, WA 98532 (Human Resources entrance) between the hours of 8 AM – 5 PM.

National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Baker Produce Safety Supervisor Job Description Overview

Baker Produce is one of the leading companies in our field in this area. We are hiring a talented Safety Supervisor professional to join our team. If you’re excited to be part of a winning team, Baker Produce is a great place to grow your career.

We are looking for an experienced detail-oriented Safety Supervisor to assess the health and safety standards in our workplace. The Safety Supervisor is also responsible for educating employees on how to follow health and safety protocols more closely.

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing Baker Produce employee safety at work.

Safety Supervisor job description

To be successful as a safety supervisor you must have great attention to detail and have excellent communication (bilingual) skills. A good safety supervisor has a methodical approach to improving health and safety standards.

Your main duty is to ensure that the company is in compliance and adheres to L & I Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries. You will be responsible for facilitating compliance with these guidelines and your main goal will be to always ensure a safe working environment and help to prevent any incidents, injuries or accidents.

You will also be working directly with the food safety department to help ensure facility is following food safety policies and procedures, set forth by the USDA and FDA.

Safety Supervisor duties and responsibilities

• Create, plan and implement OHS safety plans and policies while ensuring that they are being followed daily.
• Conduct plant safety observation reports on a regular basis.
• Conduct safety observations of any ongoing or upcoming projects.
• Attend safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks.
• Educate employees on health and safety standards and expectations.
• Monitor staff to evaluate if health and safety laws and protocols are being followed.
• Assess machinery to gauge if they are operating safely and in good working order.
• Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
• Investigate incidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the incident.
• Maintain documentation of the company’s safety procedures, incidents and related events.
• Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel.
• Create plans to improve health and safety in the workplace.
• Prepare reports for management, present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes.
• Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
• Prepare educational onsite trainings on a regular basis.
• Review existing policies and procedures.
• Work with HR to set up a new employee on-boarding process for safety.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Enforce preventative measures.
• Identify process bottlenecks and offer timely solutions.
• Oversee workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees’ safety.

Safety Supervisor requirements and qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a Safety Supervisor or similar role.
• Experience in health and safety management as a health & safety supervisor.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
• Working knowledge of legislations and procedures.
• Working knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
• Three (3) years of experience in producing reports.
• Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety.
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Outstanding organizational skills with an attention to details.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with good time-management skills.
• Certificate in occupational health and safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation
• Understanding of federal, state and city safety requirements, including OSHA.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers.
• Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of Food defense, HACCP and FSMA

Wages: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour DOE