Quality Sorter - The Neil Jones Food Company : Job Details

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 Inspector Sorter to be responsible for sorting damaged fruit on a conveyor belt, by removing fruit that is out of specification removing foreign objects such as stems, leaves, wood, etc. Sorting employees stand for long periods of time and need to keep up with a fast-moving conveyor belt. Maintains an orderly work area and assists as needed. This is a seasonal, union position, supporting our fresh pack season, typically June – October, at our San Benito Foods plant in Hollister, CA. For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company Key Responsibilities:

• Sort damaged fruit and foreign objects from conveyor line.
• Lift buckets with bad fruit or foreign objects.
• Stand for long periods of time and keep up with fast moving conveyor line.
• Keep accurate counts.

Requirements:

• GED or high school diploma preferred, not required; 1 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills and accurate counts required.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to go up and down the stairs
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., bend, squat, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment..
• 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 $19. Benefits:

• Eligible for paid sick leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment LawsFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-VerifyE-Verify ParticipationIf 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.