• Job Description

  Req#: 486774

  The Neil Jones Food Company is looking for a seasonal Production Assistant - Spotter I at our San Benito Foods facility in Hollister , CA. The Neil Jones Food Company processes superior quality, fresh packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. With headquarters in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 35 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

  Summary : Responsible for supporting the plant production Supervisor and/or Manager by reviewing production reports, spends time on the floor making observations and communicating issues to management; may need to coordinate corrective measures between Leads, Maintenance and Management. This is a seasonal, temporary, non-exempt, job supporting our fresh pack season, generally June – October.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Assists supervisor on assigned shift and confers with management and/or technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems to ensure plant is operating at optimum efficiency.
  • May provide work with Leads to provide hands on training with line employees.
  • Monitors production lines for correct machine settings for optimum performance while conforming to product Manufacturing Standard Practices.
  • Ensures timely corrective actions are implemented relating to equipment failures or break-downs, quality deviations, sanitation audits, etc.
  • Maintains confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.

  Requirements :

  • High school diploma or GED; or, any equivalent combination of training, experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
  • 1 year of experience in manufacturing or production.
  • Read, write and speak English to successfully accomplish essential functions; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Ability to walk long distances; climb stairs and/or ladders; able to walk and maneuver between pallets of inventory.
  • 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 wage is $18.00 - $19.75, based on experience and qualifications.

  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)

  The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

  E-Verify Participation

  If You Have the Right to Work, Don't Let Anyone Take It Away

  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.

• About the company

  Offering traditional and organic tomatoes, custom sauce blends, Northwest fruits, cranberry sauces and juice concentrates to meet the vast needs of our customers.

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