Packaging Coordinator

Quality Assurance Packaging Coordinator

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 food service, 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 Quality Assurance Packaging Coordinator for handling packaging and product requirements for branded and private label customers and channels; coordinates design, monitoring/executing required state and federal regulatory changes, including fiber, film, and labels. This role will be responsible for a high level of collaboration with all levels, manufacturing plants, and the ability to solve problems, create, and direct plans at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all new packaging and revisions between Sales and Customers for all manufacturing plants; coordinates all new packaging and revisions between Sales, Customers for all manufacturing plants, and plant personnel as required.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all changing FSMA and FDA labeling requirements in an evolving state and federal environment.
• Manage procurement and inventory of fiber and labels.
• Notify Sales group of pending or potential regulatory changes and develop, maintain, and manage a system/database of final packaging and/or labels to include supporting documentation needed for compliance.
• Provide and coordinate data gathering of NLEA, CCOF, Sustainability, SQF, BPA, GMO, Halal, Quality, and Specification data upon customer requests.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Sales & Marketing, Business, or Food Science preferred, Associate degree or higher-level course work.
• At least 2 years of Quality Assurance, Regulatory, & Food Manufacturing experience or a combination thereof and project management experience with ability to take full ownership with a sense of urgency on packaging projects.
• Experience in food labeling laws, regulatory, food manufacturing, food retail, and/or similar experience, including FDA and US Customs agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP system (People Soft ERP experience preferred); MS Project experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, and work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
• Free parking

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

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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.