Decanter Operator

The Neil Jones Food Company; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Decanter Operator to join their team in Vancouver, WA. This role is crucial for ensuring the production of high-quality juice products, requiring attention to detail and adherence to food safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and be certified to operate forklifts. You will be part of a dedicated team that values quality and safety, making a significant impact on the production process. If you are ready to contribute to a company that has been a leader in the food and beverage manufacturing sector for over 50 years, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing required.
• Forklift operator certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate decanters and maintain juice processing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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 Decanter Operator to ensure the production of high-quality juice products per customer requirements and company standards. This role will be responsible for properly starting and stopping Clean In Place (CIP) juice processing equipment; maintaining required operational parameters to ensure specifications of juice products; and maintaining accurate and thorough records per management instructions at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Always Promote Food Safety Culture as a priority in all situations, for example through conversations, communications, and actions.
• Clean area and equipment.
• Knowledge of what valves/pipes to use and how to open and close them and where they go.
• Fill the tank and check the Pectin and Starch.
• Operate decanters to turn them on and off and make running adjustments.
  
  

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift operator certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task and make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, and work extended hours and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to November.
  
  

Compensation

The hourly union wage is $23.80.

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)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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