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Job Summary

The team member is responsible for ensuring complete and thorough records necessary for quality audits and regulatory compliance.  This includes assisting with programs related to BRC, SQF and FS22000 audit requirements and FSMA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining food nutritionals and food nutritional fact panels using Genesis software.
• Working with other company staff on GDSN/GS1 Bar Coding for retail food packaging.
• Working within various customer data portals, setup, initial data entry and data revisions as needed.
• Assisting on the development and revisions of product specifications. Working with Corp. Quality Specialist, Sales and In-Plant QA Managers.
• Assist in new product development process.
• Assist in development and implementation of quality policies and procedures.
• Monitor and suggest improvements for the effectiveness of quality processes.
• Audit Quality Assurance department paperwork for accuracy and completeness as needed.
• Assist in coordination and implementation of quality policies and procedures throughout organization.
• Maintain proper documentation throughout the year required by customers, auditing and regulatory bodies.
• With Corp. FSQM and Corp. QA Specialist, participate in internal and external audits.
• Maintain good personal hygiene, follow individual facility GMP’s and maintain a clean, safe and sanitary workplace.  Immediately address any situation that may cause product to be contaminated or compromised.
• Comply with individual plant security.
• Oversees areas of the Corp. QA Specialist duties when Corp. QA Specialist is absent or not in office.
• Attendance expected to be consistent and reliable.

Additional

• Other duties as requested by Corp. Food Safety and Quality Manager.
• Travel to other facilities, as needed

 Licenses, Permits, Certifications

• HACCP certification, PCQI certification, Internal Auditor training

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 2-5 years work experience in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong computer knowledge and database management skills.
• Well organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of food industry regulations; understands and is compliant with GMP standards.
• Able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leads, managers, and co-workers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deals with variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Able to safely travel to all areas of the plant efficiently, including climbing stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to work effectively and safely in a wet and hot/cold environment
• Must be able to occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.  May occasionally bend, sit for long periods of time, and stoop.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Senior accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. Senior accountant duties include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with our Financial manager and Accounting manager to improve financial procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant to be responsible for journal entries, month-end closing and reconciliations, as well as some cost accounting and other general accounting/payroll duties. This position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment on significant matters.  Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintenance and oversight for ledger accounts.
• Complete month reconciliations and financial review.
• Provides in depth 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.
• Recommends process improvements and continually looks for cost optimization.

Job Requirements

• High aptitude for Financial Analysis
• Effective communication with Management, Co-workers and Suppliers
• 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. Experience with Microsoft Navision (not required but considered a plus)
• 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

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting

 Experience Requirement:

• 2+ years in general Accounting preferred

Job Summary:

This position directs and coordinates the Quality Assurance department 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation, review and maintenance of the Quality Programs.
• To ensure compliance and stay current with policies of Federal and State regulatory agencies, as well as NOP, Kosher, and HALAL compliances.
• Schedules and participates in audits by government, buyers and independent agencies.
• Ensures compliance and complies with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Ensures compliance and complies with GMP, BRC and company guidelines to produce a safe and quality product.
• Serves on the Safety and Food Safety Committees and as HACCP Team Coordinator. Conducts and initiates inspections of all plant areas for sanitation and safety purposes under HACCP guidelines.
• Direct and supervise the quality grading lab, receiving lab and microbiological lab for all raw/ processed/packaged products to assure specifications are met within the desired levels of productivity, safety and quality.
• Develops and updates all grading procedures and specifications used by lab technicians.
• Monitors completion of job assignments to ensure compliance with standards and instructions and revises instructions and time frames as necessary.
• Receives and reviews all quality control records. Maintains proper filing for data recall.
• Develops, reviews and maintains Quality Systems Manual for accurate and complete information while updating documentation within required frequencies.
• Responsible for acquiring equipment/supplies for QC, Receiving and Microbiological laboratories.
• Inventory control and management of interplant movements, product usage, quality holds, and distressed products.
• Works with customers to complete supplier document requirements.
• Communicates and works with all departments to ensure sanitary design.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Oversees all aspects of training and compliance, ensures that needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the QA departments are provided.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Assists in, or recommends hiring or department transfers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science preferred or equivalent related experience
• Two years of experience managing or supervising employees, including coaching to develop skills or resolve conflicts
• Thorough knowledge of USDA grading standards
• HACCP and PCQI certified preferred
• Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
• Possess strong communication skills at plant level, corporate office and with customers
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and skill under the pressure of production environment and time sensitive deadlines to effectively manage down time situations
• Possess or have the ability to develop thorough knowledge of company policies and procedures, the ability to work within these guidelines to evaluate or develop policies, procedures, processes, and solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions
• Ability to adapt and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
• Ability to operate and understand computer software related to record keeping and communication. Preferred experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to keep detailed records as required
• Ability to supervise, train, coordinate and evaluate the work of others
• Ability to read and write and effectively communicate in English
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Job Summary
Ensure that the necessary amounts of high quality raw products are grown, harvested and delivered to the OPC-NFFC processing facilities while acting as a liaison between National Frozen Foods and contracted growers.

Essential Functions, duties and responsibilities

Grower Relations:

• Create and maintain relationships with growers.
• Work with growers to set up planting dates and issue seed.
• Advise growers on all crop inputs necessary to achieve the highest quality raw product.
• Schedule grower meetings as appropriate.
• Communicate relevant company information to grower base as necessary.
• Advise grower as to growth of crops and any problems that require corrective action on the grower’s part.
• Advise grower as to harvest schedule and cessation of irrigation.

Field Work:

• Monitor the growth and development of contracted crops from planting to harvest.
• Coordinate sampling of crop from contracted acreage prior to harvest.
• Approve all fields prior to planting of contracted acreage.
• As necessary, assist with the movement of field harvesting equipment between fields.
• Ensure that Field Manager, Field Shop Manager and Field Mechanics are aware of the progression of fields to be harvested.
• Research and trial new varieties that will improve grower returns and meet or exceed the company’s quality requirements and satisfy our customer’s expectations.
• Balance production goals with grower’s profitability.

Production and Office Work:

• Working in conjunction with the Corporate Office, prepare the necessary contracts for the purchase of crops.
• Compile and distribute reports as appropriate.
• Ensure that all raw product delivered for processing complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure that all necessary Food Safety and Control Points programs are implemented and adhered to.
• Provide adequate maps of and directions to all fields to be harvested.
• Review all pesticide and nutrient application reports for accuracy and compliance with label rates and pre-harvest intervals.
• Be current with all pesticide label changes pertinent to the crops grown at this facility and have knowledge of new materials available for use on contracted crops.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of high quality seed and work with seed sales representatives.
• Oversee purchase, disbursement, and invoicing of seed used by contracted growers.
• Working with the Field Manager, set up an appropriate planting schedule to allow for the most efficient operation of the plant and for all acreage contracted to be harvested.

Leadership:

• Work with the HR Manager in the supervision of the Truck Dispatcher and Field Truck Drivers.
• Be committed to promoting a safe work environment for all team members and ensuring that all applicable laws and regulations are complied with.
• Communicate clear and concise standards and goals to team members.
• Coordinate raw product deliveries with plant operations to ensure that quality specifications and production efficiency goals are met.

Qualifications/Competencies

• BS or BA degree in agricultural related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Oregon Pesticide Consultant License.
• Excellent computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to motivate others in obtaining company goals and objectives.
• Outstanding supervisory and communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills with a focus on detail and excellent planning capabilities.
• Ability to work in and promote a team environment.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to obtain a National Frozen Foods Corporation forklift license.

Job Summary:

Rader Farms is a fruit grower and processor in LYNDEN, WASHINGTON—we are currently seeking a diesel mechanic.

Will need to be able to work on a variety of equipment including but not limited to: trucks, tractors, field implements, propane powered vehicles and berry harvesters.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

• Experienced in diagnosing and repairing electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Required to be able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in difficult to maneuver location/positions in field or shop.
• Necessary to provide your own tools.

SKILLS SPECIFIC

• Documenting repairs
• Capable of ordering parts with PO #’s and keeping track of your own parts/projects until complete
• Must be dependable and able to work a varying schedule (including holidays) during summer harvest
• Mandatory to be a team player with the ability to work with little or no supervision.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/BENEFITS

• Flexible work schedule in the off season (5 days a week 8-10 hour days).
• Essential to pass drug test and provide a good driving record for insurance purposes.
• Competitive pay and benefits DOE
• Great work environment