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 Micro Technician to analyze all products throughout the Pouch and Industrial process to confirm products are commercially sterile and meet USDA/FDA guidelines. This role will be responsible for conducting root cause analysis and providing timely feedback with solutions to Operations and Quality teams of nonconformance products/processes at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA. This is a seasonal, union position, supporting our fresh pack season, typically June – October.

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Key Responsibilities: 

• Performs and understands microbe activity trends on the BacT/Alert system graphs and observation (OB) flasks and provide necessary feedback to Quality Managers.
• Conducts media, buffer, and chemical preparation for inoculation and testing; conducts petri film plating (Aerobic, Yeast, and Mold).
• Responsible to understand microbial cell identification (yeast, mold, bacillus, and cocci) utilizing a microscope.
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Policies (GMPs) and ensures that proper safety equipment is being worn: glove, safety glasses, and earplugs.
• Maintains all required Micro lab documentation.

Requirements: 

• Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED), or at least one-year relevant experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Requires the ability to conduct mass and volume conversions and other calculations by utilizing addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averaging.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak English to perform essential duties and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Requires reliability and an excellent attendance record.
• 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 $16, with a 2nd shift differential of $.25 and a 3rd shift differential of $.50, 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)

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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.