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

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

Pay: $24.00 – $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, eligible for paid vacation, 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.

Specific Job Tasks: Including, but not limited to:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications. Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, diagnose and repair/replace faulty electronic components.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices. Replaces faulty electrical components of machine.
• 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.
• Comply with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong electrical experience. PLC’s a plus.
• Posses electrical knowledge that would allow them to run circuits, conduit, and wiring.
• Able to trouble shoot malfunctioning equipment and be able to estimate time for repair and perform actual repairs.
• Individual possessing welding skills is a plus.
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and emphasis on productivity.
• Posses a current valid Washington state driver’s license and be fork lift certified for utility driving.

Physical Requirements

• Strength – Lift 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 100 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 feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• 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 characteristics 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.

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 Kim 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.

Position Description: Oversee the operation of refrigeration equipment as it relates to the freezing of product.

Shift:  Primarily day shift. During the harvest season, rotating shifts – availability required for day and evening shifts. Availability required for, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends during the harvest season.

Pay: $24.00 – $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, eligible for paid vacation, 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 Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to:

• Monitoring of temperature, pressure and air compressors
• Logging information pertaining to the equipment and data
• Required to oversee tunnel clean-up crew, with participation as required to ensure completion of job
• General routine maintenance on process refrigeration equipment
• Operate ammonia compressors, condensers and pumps, to allow maximum production with minimum cost. Familiar with function and use of the computer system for refrigeration
• Recognize, troubleshoot and complete routine maintenance on pumps and plumbing, lights, and enclosure
• Maintenance to compressors limited to filters, strainers, and seals. Familiar with the process of adding anhydrous ammonia to plant system.
• Operate boiler and do routine maintenance to include, change make-up pump, open boiler ends, to change external parts of boiler. Able to add boiler chemicals to system in correct proportions and be able to blow down system.
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess current, valid Washington’s State Driver’s License
• Preferred CIRO or CARO certification(s)
• Preferred experience with forklift (NFFC will conduct onsite forklift certification and training for utility driving)
• Ability to work all shifts which may include days, evenings, weekends and some holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period.
• Ability to 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 extend both hands and arms in any direction.
• Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hands.
• Ability to obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristic of objects.
• Ability to twist/turn trunk of body from side to side.
• Ability to bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
• Ability to bend the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.
• Ability to bend the body downward and forward bending the spine and legs.

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 Kim 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.

National Frozen Foods Corporation in Chehalis, Washington is eager to hire someone who has experience and/or education to provide support in our Maintenance department. All interested parties need to submit a resume.

Position Description: Manufacture parts on Lathe and Milling machines, build up welds, specialty welding jobs, and repair equipment.

Shift:  Primarily day shift. During the harvest season – availability required for, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends during the harvest season.

Pay: $27.40 – $34.75 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, 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.

Position Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to:

• Basic troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctioning equipment, ability to estimate time for repairs, and perform the repairs.
• Ability to use full line of micrometers and dial indicators
• 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
• Other duties as assigned
• Shift work

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 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 Darcy or Kim 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.

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: $24.00 – $29.20 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, 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 in projecting Food Safety and promote teamwork at all times
• Coordinate clean-up and equipment set-up with production departments and continually evaluate and implement improvements in efficiencies
• Manage adherence to good manufacturing practices in regards to Sanitation
• Respond daily to any sanitation deficiencies noted by either the Quality Assurance department, Production, or any other department
• Maintain proper chemical inventory levels in order to cover sanitation needs while minimizing costs
• Organize and carry out, in conjunction with chemical and equipment suppliers, ongoing safety training for sanitation crew members, including proper use of personal protection equipment, proper use of cleaning equipment and chemical, and machine-specific lockout procedures
• Respond to information supplied by Quality Assurance as it relates to environmental bacteriological testing
• Supervise and coordinate sanitation activities including equipment ATP testing, data interpretation, and corrective action, as needed
• Coordinate and verify all corrective actions in response to a positive environmental test results in a timely manner
• Monitor Chemical Concentration to assure efficacy during sanitation process
• Responsible of maintaining all sanitation equipment’s and direct communicate with the maintenance team
• Responsible for the safety of the facility and the employees during the shift.
• Responsible for training all new sanitation employees in chemical safety and usage
• Reassess all SSOP’s and communicate to management any necessary changes
• Responsible for new hire team members, performance reviews, and corrective actions
• Use established procedures to train new employees and continually communicate procedure changes to current employees to insure efficiency and safety
• Manage and maintain master cleaning Schedule and Sanitation records in timely manner
• Supervise approximately 7-10 team members
• Complete accident/incident reports from the sanitation crew in timely manner and follow company protocol
• Promote safety, sanitation, productivity, quality, communication and a team spirit, as well as a mutual respect for all team members and departments
• Contribute to team effort through meeting task result expectations
• Expect to lead by example and report to work as scheduled. Adhere to company lunch and break time company policies
• Be able to keep a professional attitude in stressful situations
• 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:

• 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.
• Sanitation qualification 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 and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques
• Knowledgeable of potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed
• Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations 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- 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.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85 dB.
• Will regularly work near moving parts.
• Will frequently be exposed to refrigerated cold room.
• May be occasionally work around fumes or 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 Kim 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: $19.50 – $26.25 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, eligible for paid vacation, 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 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 crouch as 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 Darcy or Kim 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.

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

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

Pay:

• General Labor Level 1 – $17.50 per hour
• General Labor Level 2 – $18.50 per hour

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave. Upon qualifying, eligible for paid vacation, 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, please 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.

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 Kim 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.