2nd Shift EHS Tech

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 part time 2^nd Shift Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Technician to serve as a resource to the plant to ensure Environmental, Safety and Industrial Health deployments are leveraged effectively and consistently on assigned projects and initiatives. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and plant/corporate initiatives at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA. This is a part-time position (full-time during pack season, July – October, and when running production off season; part-time the rest of the year).

For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provides consultation and services to plant personnel regarding environmental, health and safety programs, operations, and compliance.
• Advise plant management and HR/Safety Manager on EHS management system and compliance issues and opportunities.
• Assist with new hire and pre-season safety and environmental orientation(s) coordinating with other functional managers as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and plant and corporate initiatives.
• Provides assessment and first aid treatment to employees within the scope of EMT or first aid responder protocols.

Requirements: 

• At least 1-year previous experience in safety or EHS.  
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or other manufacturing environment.
• CPR/First Aid training certification.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English; Bilingual Spanish preferred; and effective verbal and written communication skills, including proper grammar usage.
• Ability to work 2^nd shift, 2 pm – 10:30 pm, pass a pre-employment drug test and to work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November. 

Compensation:

The wage range is $23.00 - $26.00, based on experience and qualifications, , plus a 2^nd shift differential of $.50.

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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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.