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Irrigation Technician

Location: National Frozen Foods Corporation -- Chehalis, WA (May work at multiple Chehalis field and plant locations)

Position Description:  Responsible for the tending and upkeep of the irrigation site.

Pay Rate: $19.10 - $27.10 per hour depending on experience

Schedule: Starts seasonal with an opportunity for post season employment. Full time or Part time hours available; primarily swing shift, weekends, overtime and some holidays.

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave. Upon qualifying, eligible 401k + matching.

Specific Job Tasks: Including, but not limited to:

• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Drive tractor to move water guns and hoses
• Load and unload irrigation pipe
• Drive tractors to mow fields, brush hogging
• Work with minimal supervision
• Run weed eater and fix fences
• Maintain daily logs

Skills and Qualifications

• Possess a current valid Washington state driver's license
• An ability to work independently and in group settings
• Possess a very strong attendance and personnel record
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to multitask as well as manage changing priorities

Physical Requirements

• Strength- Lift 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Stand/Walk- Stand and walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period.
• Climb/Balance- Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and the like using the feel and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on a narrow or slippery surface.
• Reach- Extend both hands and arms in any direction.
• Handle- Seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hands.
• See- Obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristic of objects.
• Twist and Turn- Able to twist/turn trunk of body from side to side.
• Stoop- Bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
• Kneel- Bend the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.
• Crouch- Bend the body downward and forward bending the spine and legs.

To Apply

All interested parties need to submit a resume to the Human Resource Department at National Frozen Foods Corporation on 188 Sturdevant Road, Chehalis, Washington or via che.hr@nffc.com. For questions please call (360)748-0015.

National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.