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Job Summary:
The Payroll Clerk utilizes and maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into a payroll system that subsequently produces pay for employees through check or direct deposit. The Payroll Clerk updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job title and department/division transfers, and other required information. The Payroll Clerk also provides payroll information by answering questions and inquiries.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews timecards and payroll reports for possible errors before processing payroll.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Prepares new hire reporting information and submits as required.
• Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, deductions, and job title and department/division transfers within required timeframes each week.
• Professionally responds to employee payroll questions by phone or in person (walk-ins).
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Works cooperatively with others while complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; and reporting needed changes.
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Maintains proper records including compiling archival copies of completed items and filing accordingly.
• Prepares reports to verify numbers for the quarterly tax filings.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and work hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced typing/10 key/computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Prioritizes and manages time effectively
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail/accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to be proactive, anticipate work needs, and follow-through with minimal direction
• Professional telephone skills
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships
• Ability to sit and stand for intermittent periods of time
• Bilingual – Spanish (Preferred)

Education and Experience

• 2 year degree in business or other related field or, (preferred)
• 1+ years doing payroll clerk work (preferred)

Wages: $17 – $20 per hour DOE

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

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for effective leadership and supervision of a small accounting and payroll team.  The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for general ledger accounting, financial reporting and payroll tax reporting for Baker Produce to the Corporate Office.   This position is actively engaged in quarter-end closing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting and analysis to ensure that Baker Produce financials are maintained and reported in a timely and accurate manner.  This position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment on significant matters.  Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assigns and ensures completion of work by various accounting assistant/clerical workers.
• Maintains adherence to accounting policies and procedures to ensure financial reports and other financial information and systems are accurate, in accordance with GAAP, timely, and informative.
• Quarterly and year-end financial statement preparation and reporting.
• Provides analysis of financial results and prepares management interpretations. Collects, analyzes and utilizes key performance metrics critical to the operation’s success. Provides detailed support to corporate management.
• Oversees the accurate completion of Accounts Payable, raw product receipts and payables, Accounts Receivable and invoicing processes, as well as payroll.
• Recommends process improvements and works with management and staff to continually look for cost optimization.

Job Requirements

• High aptitude for Financial Analysis
• Effective communication with Management, Co-workers and Vendors
• Customer focused
• Professional and friendly attitude
• Knowledge of subsidiary ledger and general ledger accounting
• Knowledge of software – Windows and MS Office (particularly Excel)
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines

Education Requirement

4 year degree in Finance or Accounting

Experience Requirement:

5+ years in general Accounting preferred

SALARY:

$70,000 to $85,000/year DOE

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

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

Position Description: Responsible for the facility and plant sanitation for the Night Shift, compliance with GMP’s, sanitation policies and procedures. Monitors daily sanitation of food plant production equipment and ensure that established procedures for hygiene and safety are strictly followed in accordance with established GMP and HACCP programs. Coordinate cleanup activities with production requirements to establish and maintain optimal efficiency and safe work practices.

Shift:  Primarily graveyard shift.

Pay: $24.80 – $30.15 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, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 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 Duties: Including, but not limited to:

• Be a role model by promoting food safety and teamwork at all times.
• Implement good manufacturing practices in regards to sanitation.
• Manage master cleaning schedule and sanitation records in timely manner.
• Respond daily to any sanitation deficiencies noted by either the quality assurance, production, or other departments.
• Coordinate clean-up and equipment set-up with production and maintenance departments based on production schedule.
• Continually evaluating and implementing improvements in sanitary efficiencies.
• Supervise and coordinate sanitation activities including delegating tasks according to production needs, data interpretation of ATP testing.
• Oversee corrective actions required in response to noncompliance’s and positive microbiological environmental lab test results in a timely manner.
• Monitor chemical concentrations to assure efficacy during sanitation processes.
• Responsible for the of maintaining all of sanitation’s equipment. Including directly reporting any mechanical complications to the maintenance team.
• Responsible for the safety of the facility and the employees during the shift.
• Reviews all SSOP’s annually and communicate to management any necessary changes.
• Responsible for training all new sanitation employees in chemical safety and usage.
• Responsible for sanitation new hire team members, performance reviews, and corrective actions.
• Organize and train sanitation crew according to industry standards of safety for chemical and equipment suppliers, and machine-specific lockout procedures.
• Use SSOP’s to train new employees, continually communicating any procedure changes.
• Promote safety, productivity, quality, communication, team spirit, and a mutual respect for other departments.
• Maintain proper chemical inventory levels in order to cover sanitation needs while minimizing costs.
• Supervise approximately 7-10 team members.
• Complete accident/incident reports for the sanitation crew in timely manner.
• Fill in for sanitation on an as needed basis.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Experience

A minimum of one-year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a food processing environment.

Preferred:

• Previous supervisor experience.
• Prior experience with HACCP, or other food safety programs.
• Prior forklift and pallet jack experience
• Bilingual with Spanish and English skills

Skills and Qualifications

• Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to adapt under pressure.
• Be able to keep a professional attitude in stressful situations.
• Being proficient at sanitation is required.
• Lock-Out/Tag-Out qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules.
• Practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques
• Knowledgeable of potential hazards and safety procedures associated sanitation duties.
• Actively practice and abide by all company regulation as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.

Physical Requirements

• Strength- Lift 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Stand/Walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period.
• Climb and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding.
• Balance to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on a narrow or slippery surface.
• Extend both hands and arms in any direction.
• Handle, seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hands.
• Visually obtain impressions of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristic of objects.
• Able to twist/turn trunk of body from side to side.
• Stoop and/or bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
• Able to kneel, crouch, and bend.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85 db.
• Regularly works near moving parts.
• Will frequently be exposed to refrigerated cold room.
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.
• Will work around forklift traffic.

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 Darcy or Britney at (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 is accountable for the effective operation of the Safety department which develops, recommends, and implements programs, policies, and procedures associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential health and safety hazards. The safety manager may provide daily support to programmatic or facility organizations or the safety manager may manage and administer one or more institutional health and safety programs or services.

Has wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Frequently contributes to the development of new theories and methods. Considered expert in field within the organization.  Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity. Work is accomplished without considerable direction. May coordinate activities of other personnel. Exerts significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment, and determines the methods and procedures needed for new assignments.

Annual Salary:  $75,000 – $85,000 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Including, but not limited to:

• Reviews and interprets federal and state safety standards, manuals, reports and other formal written communications and develops institutional and/or local requirements and guidance.
• Evaluates safety program effectiveness and the achievement of safety objectives.
• Manage a skilled workforce through continuous training and job enhancement techniques; authority to initiate promotional opportunities; corrective action and/or discipline; and approving leave.
• Identifies deficiencies, recommends corrective measures and assists with the development of implementation plans.
• Performs safety analyses of complex data to identify trends and hazard reduction requirements and actions.
• Leads the investigation of events to determine causation factors and/or improper work/behavioral practices.
• Reviews plans, designs and specifications for operations and facilities to identify proper hazard controls. Provides recommended engineering controls to project management personnel.
• Works independently to develop, maintain, implement and supervise safety programs and services.
• Complies with project organization, and site-specific requirements.
• Leads safety field measurements and evaluations.
• Evaluates and interprets current regulations and assists line management in compliance.
• Develops hazardous materials communications.
• Writes complex technical reports based on the interpretation of complex data, observations, and current regulations.
• Keeps current on existing and proposed changes in safety regulations.
• Provides leadership to less experienced safety professionals and safety technicians.
• Evaluates work activities and recommends safety and health protective equipment and risk mitigation or abatement controls.
• Coordinates and leads monthly Safety Committee Meetings.
• Manages the planning, development, production, and presentation of safety training programs.
• May serve as technical advisor and coordinator on safety and occupational health issues.
• May act as a subject matter expert for the development, maintenance, and implementation of safety programs and services including: biosafety, chemical management, confined space, electrical safety, ergonomics, safety equipment, fall protection, forklifts, indoor air quality, injury/illness recordkeeping, lockout/tag out, machine shop safety, noise, personal protective equipment, pressure safety, reproductive health hazards, respiratory protection, vehicle/pedestrian safety, ventilation, and other programs, as assigned.
• May assess and determine related training requirements based on regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Provides on-the-job training to peers in support of the safety qualification program.
• May serve as the project leader for safety and health issues, providing advice and guidance to support resolution of safety and health issues.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor degree in science, engineering, or safety.
• Five years’ work experience and or/training in Safety.
• Certification by Board of Certified Safety Professionals preferred.
• Combination of experience, education and/or certification may be substituted for one or more of the above, depending on the specific work assignment.
• Advanced knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements,
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with requirements for the management of hazards associated with processes using highly hazardous chemicals. (PSM)
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with safety-related risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Advanced ability to conduct accident investigations.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

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.

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.

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.