The Neil Jones Food Company

Forklift Operator 1

The Neil Jones Food Company  •  $44k/yr  •  Firebaugh, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

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

We are looking for a seasonal Forklift Operator I for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift performing multiple duties throughout pouch operations using multiple types of attachments for the transport of containers including pallets, drums and bins. Main tasks will be picking orders and loading/unloading of product into trucks. This role will be responsible for the put away and transfer of stock from one location to another using a variety of different forklift types, including electric and propane lifts at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA. This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically June – October.

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Loading and unloading trucks using the forklift and forklift variations.
  • Moving product safely and efficiently from one area to another as directed by Leads or other co-workers.
  • Supplying raw materials from storage areas to the correct production lines.
  • Disposing of recyclables, trash and waste in designated bins and/or trash receptacles.
  • Ensuring that each production line is supplied with the correct type and quantity of packaging material needed.

Requirements:

  • Forklift Certification and demonstrated experience to properly inspect and drive a forklift in a Production/Warehouse environment, in a safe manner.
  • Ability to operate stretch wrapping machines.
  • Ability to use radio frequency (RF) scanners and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • 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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

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


The wage is $21.78, with a 2nd shift differential of $.50 and a 3rd shift differential of $1.00.

The Neil Jones Food Company

About The Neil Jones Food Company

The Neil Jones Food Company is a US food processor producing the finest quality conventional and organic California tomatoes, custom sauce blends, Pacific Northwest pears, cherries, plums, cranberry sauces and juice concentrates. We are a privately owned, family-run corporation based in Vancouver, WA, comprised of three processing facilities, all of which operate on the tradition of excellence and high quality standards.

Northwest Packing Company is located alongside our Corporate office in Vancouver, WA. Here we process a wide variety of canned fruit, tomatoes, and fruit juice concentrates.

Our San Benito Foods cannery in Hollister, CA produces fresh-packed, California tomato products, sourced from the very best San Joaquin valley & Santa Clara valley farms. As a foodservice supplier, we fresh-pack our California tomatoes in #10 cans.

Tomatek, located in Firebaugh, CA, is our state-of-the-art production facility that produces fresh-packed, California tomato products in #10 equivalent hot fill pouches and industrial bins and drums.

We are an important supplier to the retail, foodservice and industrial segments of the food industry, exporting globally. In addition to shipping directly from our processing facilities, we replenish over 18 forwarding warehouses across North America to enhance service to our customer base.

Product packaging includes cans in all key sizes, 55 gallon drums, pails, 300 gallon bins, and various hot fill pouches. We are under continuous USDA inspection, are Kosher & Halal certified, hold CCOF & USDA Organic and Food Alliance certifications, and are EDI capable.

Our company has a culture that is open, respectful and professional. We are resilient and focused. We are diverse and down-to-earth. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Employer, and we participate in E-Verify.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Vancouver, Washington
Year Founded
Unknown
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