Plant Carpenter: Build & Repair Plant Structures

Neil Jones Food Company; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Supplemental 401(k)

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

10 paid vacation days

10 paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company, headquartered in Vancouver, WA, seeks a Plant Carpenter to construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures at the Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver. The role involves light mechanical construction, basic plumbing, and a variety of handyman tasks, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Applicants should have strong carpentry experience and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 4 years of experience in commercial or residential carpentry and ability to comprehend schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and building plans.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and to work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season (July–early November).

Responsibilities

• Install foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for work above ground levels.
• Study blueprints and plans to prepare layouts and determine materials.
• Shape or cut materials to measurements using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures using woodworking tools.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Woodworking machines

Job description

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30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3740

Salary Range: $33.79 To $35.19 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 seeking a Plant Carpenter to construct, repair, and install building frameworks, and structures while following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. This role will be responsible for light mechanical construction to include basic plumbing and be able to complete a variety of other basic handyman tasks at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

• Install foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials.
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levels.
• Studies specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Builds or repairs cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 4 years of experience in commercial or residential carpentry and ability to comprehend schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches, building plans and other specifications.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, and to work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.
• Pension & Supplemental401(k)
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary products available
• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
• Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

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.