Industrial Maintenance - Chehalis, WA

Washington Potato Company; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 39,606 - 46,494; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k + matching

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays per year

Jury duty pay

Bereavement leave

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

National Frozen Foods Corporation in Chehalis, Washington seeks a maintenance professional to keep production machinery running and quality high. The role requires troubleshooting, repairs, and coordination across departments with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The position is full-time, on-site with day shifts off-season and varied shifts during harvest. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off after eligibility, plus an emphasis on attendance

Qualifications

• GED or HS diploma is required.
• Two years of experience as a line mechanic or two years of formal welding/machinist schooling.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning equipment; estimate repair time and perform repairs.
• Use hand and power tools to adjust equipment.
• Communicate effectively with multiple departments across facilities.
• Maintain high organization and safety in wet environments.
• Seasonal shift work and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Forklift certification

Education

GED or HS diploma

Welding and machinist school degree (2 years)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Company: National Frozen Foods - Chehalis

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.

Position Description:

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

Shift:

Primarily day shift off season. During the harvest season – availability required for varying shifts, overtime (as requested), some holidays and weekends.

Starting Pay

$28.75 – $33.75 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 through hours worked, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, jury duty, bereavement leave, 401k + matching, and Life Insurance. Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave are available from the start of employment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Basic troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctioning equipment, ability to estimate time for repairs, and perform the repairs.
• 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
• Seasonal shift work

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
• Basic electrical knowledge is a plus

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 alike using the feet 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.

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.