Inspector Sorter-Seasonal Night Shift

The Neil Jones Food Company; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Seasonal Inspector Sorter for the night shift to support our Northwest Packing plant. You will sort and inspect fruit on the production line, ensuring only quality fruit proceeds along the conveyors.

This role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 5 pounds (occasional 10 pounds), and following PPE and safety procedures. Seasonal August–November with weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; not required.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial facility; food industry experience preferred.
• Ability to determine a quality can by observing dents and defects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers or management.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and work extended schedule, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically August to November.
• Eligible for paid sick leave.

Responsibilities

• Stand at workstation for up to 7.5 hours per day.
• Observes the flow of the fruit on conveyors; removes any fruit that does not meet the minimum requirements of quality fruit.
• Requires the use of proper PPE such as waterproof shoes or boots, waterproof or chemical resistant gear (pants/jacket), safety glasses or goggles, face shield, gloves.
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 5 pounds, occasionally push up to 10 pounds along rollers.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Inspector Sorter-Seasonal Night Shift

E4 - Seasonal - Union Vancouver, WA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 3909

Salary Range: $18.70 To $19.70 Hourly

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 aSeasonal Inspector Sorter to be responsible for working on production line sorting and inspecting fruit at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA. This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically August – November.

• Always Promotes Food Safety Culture as a priority in all situations through conversations, communications, and actions
• Stand at workstation for up to 7.5 hours per day.
• Observes the flow of the fruit on conveyors; removes any fruit that does not meet the minimum requirements of quality fruit.
• Requires the use of proper personal protective equipment such as waterproof shoes or boots, waterproof or chemical resistant gear (pants/jacket), safety glasses or goggles, face shield, gloves.
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 5 pounds, occasionally push up to 10 pounds along rollers.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; not required.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial facility; food industry experience preferred.
• Ability to determine a quality can by observing dents and defects.
• Ability to communicate effective with peers or management.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug test and work extended schedule, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically August to November.
• Eligible for paid sick leave

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.