Filler Operator Pouch

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.  

We are looking for a seasonal Filler Operator-Pouch I to operate the Cryovac Fillers, Imaje Printer, Video Jet and Checkweigher equipment. This role will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the pouch seals at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA. This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically June – October.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate completion of filler operator documentation and required paperwork.
• Set-up of the Checkweigher and Image printer for production and ensures that the code is correct and is clearly printing in accordance with the Pouch Operation Sheet.
• Consistent monitoring of pouches being produced for defects.
• Verifies proper size (length) & weights of pouches being produced are in accordance with the Pouch Operations Sheet.
• Verifies End Seal, Center Seal and temperature settings are set according to film type and ensures correct film is always used according to the MSP.

Requirements: 

• Requires a High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or at least one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Requires the ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak English to perform the essential duties.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, work extended hours, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.

Benefits:

• Eligible for paid sick leave

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.