Material Handler C

The Neil Jones Food Company; Firebaugh (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food processing company is seeking a seasonal Material Handler C to support their fresh pack season in Firebaugh, CA. The role involves loading and unloading materials, maintaining inventory, and ensuring proper documentation. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and forklift certification, with the ability to lift heavy materials and work flexible hours during peak season.

Benefits

Eligible for paid sick leave

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or one-year relevant experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks as directed.
• Complete forms for transferring raw products and packaging materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Forklift certification

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 seasonal Material Handler C to distribute raw/packaging materials to all associated departments. This role will be responsible for completing the paperwork that documents all activity, so the inventory can be accurately maintained at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA . This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically June – October.

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Key Responsibilities

• Performs the loading and unloading trucks as directed.
• Completes all appropriate forms for transfer/distributing raw products and packaging materials to maintain an accurate inventory level.
• Transfer and return raw products/packaging materials following the FIFO (First In First Out) process.
• Supply Ingredient Room and Production with the proper materials needed for the run according to the MSP’s.
• Ensure a thorough pass down to the following shift handler and maintains a Daily Production Logbook.
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); or at least one-year relevant experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to perform essential duties.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all unites of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, work extended hours, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.
  
  

Compensation

The hourly union wage is $20.54, with a 2 nd shift differential of $.50 and a 3 rd shift differential of $1.00.

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

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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