Operation Support 2

About the role

Firestone Pacific Foods (FPF) grows, freezes and packs frozen fruit products on behalf of food retailers and foodservice companies in the United States and overseas. Our fruit is harvested at the peak of ripeness, processed and packed in our state-of-the art shipment facilities with a keen attention to quality and food safety. The Firestone Family began farming in Vancouver, WA, in 1896. In 2019, an impact investment fund managed by Agriculture Capital acquired FPF to build out a low cost, vertically integrated supply chain of high quality, organic blueberries operating at scale to address growing global demand for this nutritious fruit.

Responsibilities

The Operation Support - 2 takes directions from the Production Lead or Supervisor as to what area to work. The Operation Support - 2 is expected to visually inspect and sort products to customer specifications. The Operation Support – 2 must communicate quality deviations to QA Technicians immediately. This position helps ensure that all products are processed to the highest standard of quality. The Operation Support 2 is required to notify the Machine Operator of any mechanical issues.

• Performs all tasks assigned by Production Lead.
• Load and unload materials from equipment, totes, and pallets.
• Feed or place materials onto equipment for processing.
• Assist operators in set up of production lines.
• Mix materials to customer specification.
• Stack and wrap materials on pallets.
• Attach appropriate labels to materials.
• Must be willing to be cross-trained and move to other areas when needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized production area.
• Ensure that all products are processed to the highest standard of quality.
• Keep a constant visual on Forklift Operators.
• Notify Machine Operator of any mechanical issues.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work quickly and methodically
• Teamwork
• Good Communicator
• Ability to safety lift and or/move up to 50 pounds continuously
• Thoroughness
• Ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks
• Ability to follow instructions
• Awareness of health and safety
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or irregular hours especially during fresh processing season.
• Passion for great tasting and nutritious fruit products, including smoothies, would be a big plus.

Benefits

• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Full time, non-exempt employees accrue eight (8) days of PTO per year
• Paid bereavement leaves
• Medical insurance: United Health Care
• Dental insurance: Principal
• Vision insurance: Principal [company covers 100% of premium for employees]
• 401(k