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Available Positions
Logistics Manager
Logistics Manager will take responsibility for ensuring that goods get where they need to be on time and in an efficient manner. To this end, much of the job involves keeping track of timetables and costs. They are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the logistics department, as well as expected to be strategic planners involved in helping the company progress. Traveling to manufacturing plants or distribution centers can be part of the job. To be successful in this role, the individual should have at least 5 years of logistics experience and possess a strong background in the following areas:
- Working with manufacturing partners to ensure products are delivered on time in a cost effective manner while complying with customer requirements.
- Negotiation of rates with common carrier representatives.
- Knowledge/Relationships with national and regional over the road freight carriers.
- Knowledge/Relationships with national and regional rail service providers.
- Experience with Export/Import.
- Knowledge/Relationships with public warehouse providers and warehouse management systems.
- Strong Analytic skills.
- Solid negotiation experience with transportation and warehouse contracts.
Logistics Manager Duties and Responsibilities
As they work to ensure clients receive what they need on time every time while also advancing the objectives of their own company, Logistics Manager will perform a variety of tasks:
- Managing Budgets: Within a company, a certain amount of money is budgeted for logistics (getting items where they need to be). Logistics Manager will keep a careful eye on costs. Making ends meet might involve finding cheaper ways to transport items or cutting back on staff.
- Overseeing Staff: Many different people are involved in logistics. The Logistics Manager watches their activities to make sure operations flow smoothly, instructs accordingly, and motivates them to perform. He or she also may be responsible for recruiting and hiring new workers.
- Scouting for Inefficiencies: A good Logistics Manager always is on the lookout for ways to improve the transportation process. For instance, redesigning how a warehouse is arranged may make it easier for loads to be placed into trucks – cutting down on the time needed to fill a vehicle. Creating a system to manage cargo loss claims, training necessary folks on the process and be the point person in managing the recovery.
- Maintaining Relationships: Logistics Manager will work closely with various people both inside and outside of the company. They may seek feedback from customers to ensure their satisfaction. They negotiate with vendors to get the best rates and agreements possible on materials and moving services.
- Monitoring Inventory: Companies make money when they sell products. They want enough on hand to meet the demands of buyers but not so many that goods sit too long in warehouses. The Logistics Manager will evaluate numbers to strike that delicate balance. They may move merchandise from one location to another as needed to get things in the hands of those requesting them.
Logistics Manager Skills
Logistics Managers are problem solvers capable of using their analytic skills to develop solutions. They also need outstanding organizational skills to deal with the multitude of people and issues they encounter every day. Other great abilities for Logistics Manager to possess include:
- Displaying calmness under pressure since the job frequently involves stressful situations
- Attention to detail so that mistakes aren’t made and operations thrown off course
- Prioritizing to make sure the most pressing issues get accomplished first
- Communicating clearly in both oral and written form
- Negotiating skillfully to arrive at agreements that benefit the company
Logistics Manager Tools of the Trade:
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software – business process management software, such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, that can automate many tasks
- Database management software – information management tool, such as Microsoft Access, that assists with the storage of data for reference and analysis
- Spreadsheets – detailed profiles of financial or production activity, often composed and edited in Microsoft Excel
- Inventory control software – used to track orders and control stock
- Supply chain – everything involved in moving a product from supplier to customer
Logistics Manager Education and Training/Experience
Candidates for this position should generally hold a bachelor’s degree, oftentimes in a field such as transportation, business, or supply chain management. Looking for a candidate with at least 5 years of professional logistics experience.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible, under the direction of the Plant Manager, for policies and programs relating to personnel, staff development, employee recruitment, wage & salary administration, and maintaining effective means of communications between local management, employees and union leadership. The HR Manager is also responsible for the oversight of benefits administration, labor scheduling, training, and payroll functions within the plant. This position must ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. In addition, the individual in this position must demonstrate initiative, creativity and be self-motivated; along with having the ability to train others when needed. Work relationships and communication are key ingredients to the success of the individual holding this position. Located in Quincy, Washington, this processing plant is a vegetable processing facility which processes various vegetables.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for recruitment, hiring, and retention of a qualified workforce; create job descriptions, interview process, and selection recommendations to management. Advise location’s management in the maintenance of employment procedures and practices at local levels designed to attract qualified employees for plant and administrative positions.
- Coordinates wage & salary administration with Plant managers and the Corporate Office; sees that wages and salaries are maintained at competitive area levels and that such wage and salary programs are administered soundly; makes recommendations to the management staff on salary ranges for plant and administrative personnel. Update hourly wage brackets and salary pay grades accordingly.
- Advise managers and supervisory personnel on a case by case basis regarding progressive discipline procedures. Monitor all probations and involuntary terminations.
- Responsible for any required personnel reporting, including the annual EEO-1 report.
- Coordinate and supervise the company’s use of external employment sources and programs.
- Responsible for the administration and information of fringe benefits, including but not limited to insurance, vacations, paid holidays, and education assistance programs.
- Establish and maintains open communications lines between all staff levels and Corporate Office. Provide access to management for hourly and non-supervisory personnel. Act as mediator with employee relations issues or instances of internal policy non-compliance. Investigate and resolve grievances brought forward.
- Develops a proactive and professional HR Department and staff. Assures proper implementation and delivery of benefits administration, labor scheduling, training, and payroll functions by subordinates.
- Assists in the development and administration of internal training programs for supervisors and hourly personnel.
- Develops and maintains various reports for management actions (e.g., recruiting/manning, labor, discipline, turnover/retention, etc.).
- Researches and analyzes changes in Human Resource laws, regulations, trends, and pertinent information in the field. Keep informed on laws and regulations affecting conditions of employment and employee relations and collaborate with appropriate committees and Corporate Office on any related policies and/or practices.
- Ensures fair and consistent administration of company policies.
- Ensures self and all HR staff are performing in an efficient, effective and safe manner.
- Ensures communication and interface with support departments is carried out in a participative and professional manner, that is conducive with operational goals.
- Conducts oneself in a professional manner, ensures confidentiality regarding sensitive issues and consistently adheres to the standards necessary to successfully perform the job functions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience Required
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year College or University plus five years related experience and/or training, OR equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills needed to successfully perform the essential job functions.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
- Highly competent knowledge level of Human Resources regulations, policies, procedures, and practices is essential.
- In-depth knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to: ADA, EEO, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, I-9’s, OSHA, and related matters.
- Proficient understanding of Company policies and regulations concerning personnel, safety, security, and employee handbooks.
- Possess highly effective analytical, negotiation, managerial, and problem solving skills.
- Possess intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Proficient with basic math skills.
- Strong communication skills, including facilitation with teams and/or large groups, and direct interface with customers.
- Ability to make quick and effective decisions in line with the plant goals and objectives.
- Ability to supervise others by demonstrating coaching and leadership skills. Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and apply them effectively.
- Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to manage tasks, delegate, lead groups, and work with people from various functions/ departments
- Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance and safety record.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse staff in order to accomplish Plant goals and objectives.
- Ability to effectively work on multiple assignments, while responding to frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bilingual Skills (English/Spanish) are desired.
- Experience working within a unionized environment preferred.
- PHR/SPHR certificate preferred.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k) Plan
- Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
As the Plant Manager you will provide overall leadership for all aspects of the National Frozen Foods, Albany plant including 10 direct salaried management team members and approximately 250 full time employees. Responsibilities include personnel safety, production efficiency, product quality, ag services, food safety, regulatory compliance, physical asset management, cost control, workplace safety/security/health, community/employee relations and human capital development. The Plant Manager owns the plant culture and the change processes needed to drive continuous improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Hands-on manager who is highly motivated in production, quality, product formulation and process controls.
- Develop and execute plant-specific strategic vision, mission and objectives to assure continuous improvement and alignment with Company vision, mission and objectives.
- Drive employee engagement, training and development to optimize safety, quality, and productivity.
- Provide direct oversight for the operations management team including safety, quality, production, maintenance, ag services, field shop, maintenance, planning, procurement, warehousing, logistics along with a strong connection to both finance and human resources.
- Provide leadership for assessing and enhancing plant capabilities.
- Support Human Resources Manager to resolve union issues in a timely manner.
- Develop and manage facility budget including capital expenditures and cost management.
- Assure regulatory compliance including but not limited to OSHA, GMP, EPA, FDA, FLSA, PSM, EEO, OFCCP and NLRB.
- Ensure all quality standards, specifications and policies are met or exceeded, drive continuous process / manufacturing improvements.
- Develop a culture based on open / honest dialog and involvement of all team members that demonstrates the value of their input / engagement in improving performance.
- Provide leadership for positive community involvement / relations.
- Drive a culture of high performance and accountability in employee and product safety as well as other aspects of the business.
- Collaborate with Human Resources and other function leaders to create and execute effective employee relations processes and develop managers to do the same in order to maintain a positive working environment and support the labor relations philosophy.
- Goal oriented. Annual reviews with direct reports.
- Any other duties assigned by the Sr. Director of Operations and/or Company Owner.
Position Experience/Skills Requirements
- Manufacturing experience in a Food, Beverages, or related industry required.
- Food manufacturing background preferred.
- Manages with passion and energy motivating teams through strong leadership skills that include valuing team members for their contributions.
- Create/maintain a positive plant culture.
- Change Management skills required including project management.
- Experience with FDA preferred.
- Experience with individually quick frozen (IQF) product manufacturing.
- Business, Analytical and Financial Acumen Required.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation skills required.
- Strong in analytical and root cause analysis problem solving.
- Experience using lean manufacturing tools to help drive continuous improvement.
- Computer knowledge and ability to learn and navigate reports and MS office suite.
- Have working knowledge of HACCP and food production quality programs.
- Maintain adherence to all corporate policies and procedures; and meet FDA, state and local regulatory agency standards.
Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s Degree required (i.e. Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Food Science, Management, Operations).
Experience Requirement
- 10+ years manufacturing experience required.
- 5+ years’ experience in a significant leadership role preferred. (i.e. Plant Manager).
Benefits:
- 401(k) with match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 10 years (Preferred)
- Management: 5 years (Preferred)
Position Description: This position is responsible for the front desk duties in addition to carrying out general administrative tasks.
Shift: Primarily Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Pay: $17.50 – $18.50 per hour depending on experience
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.
Specific Job Tasks: Including, but not limited to:
- Responsible for answering and addressing phone calls in a friendly, positive, professional manner
- Schedule Truck Pick Up Appointments
- Print Bill of Ladings
- Signing In & Signing Out Truck Drivers
- Create Tickets for Purchase Product
- Assist in data entry of scheduled appointments for Renton Office
- Support Cold Storage Staff as needed
Skills and Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites including: Excel and Outlook
- Strong data entry and 10-Key skills
- Positive, Supportive, Helpful
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
- Ability to multitask as well as manage changing priorities
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 pgray@nffc.com. For questions please call Pia at (360)748-4403.
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.
Quality Assurance Technician Trainee
Have you ever wondered how the food you buy is processed? Are you looking for a career in Quality Assurance? National Frozen Foods Corporation is excited to announce openings in our Quality Assurance Department at our packaging facility.
Shift: Rotating shifts (day and swing shifts, 4-month rotations) – availability required for day and evening shifts, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends
Pay: $17.50 to $24 per hour DOE
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.
Areas you’ll learn about include, but are not limited to:
- Weight verifications
- Coding verifications
- Packaging verifications
- Product grading
- Metal Detection verifications
- Lot tracking and verification
- Inbound product inspections
- Sample preparation for micro testing and customer requests
- Quality & Food Safety inspections
- Local & Federal requirements for producing safe food
Skills and Qualifications
- Possess a very strong attendance mindset
- Available to work a variety of shifts
- The initial training period is 120 days and will be conducted primarily on day shift
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing setting
- Strong willingness to learn new skills
- Possess a good attitude
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Ability to multitask as well as manage changing priorities
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: 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.
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.