Seamer Mechanic - Military veterans preferred

Pacific Coast Producers

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an experienced Seamer Mechanic to join its team at its facility in Woodland, CA.  PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

Our Woodland tomato production facility is a leader in the industry, using state-of-the-art technology to produce diced, crushed, stewed tomatoes, sauces, and paste. Our investment in innovation, sustainability, and product quality makes this an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and stable organization.

Pay Rate

$39.04 per hour. This is a full-time, on-site role (40 hours per week), with occasional weekend and overtime hours required as needed. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and requires work on various shifts.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to provide the highest level of customer service.  PCP employees receive terrific benefits such as affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan, is also provided to eligible employees.

Position Summary

The Seamer Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the efficiency and safety of all departmental equipment and operations. The role will focus on setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting, and overhauling seamers and capping equipment, as well as supporting related mechanical systems across the facility.

Primary job duties would include:

• Adjust and set seamers and cappers to ensure proper closures.
• Perform seam testing (cutting, inspection, micrometer).
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a range of equipment, including fillers, seamers, cappers, conveyance, vacuum systems, and pneumatics.
• Conduct running repairs and execute preventive maintenance.
• Dismantle and overhaul equipment during off-season.
• Communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) with supervisory and production teams.
• Execute tasks independently and safely without direct supervision.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, and company standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, efficiency, and sanitation.
• Supervise or assist other mechanics and operators as needed.
• May be involved in maintenance and mechanical work in other departments such as cook rooms or can lines.
• Perform tasks such as inspecting cans, oiling, greasing, cleaning, and general upkeep of the department.
• Operate a forklift and maintain accurate time/production records as needed.
• Provide backup or relief to other roles including machine operators or supervisory staff.
• Support other plant maintenance projects during non-peak times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current experience operating or maintaining seaming and capping machinery in a production environment.
• Must pass a job assessment for skills and qualifications.
• Positive work history with regard to performance, conduct, and attendance.
• Ability to communicate and document in English.
• Resume required upon request.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant industrial or food manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Technical certification or associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related field (may substitute one year of required experience).
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with cable-driven can lines, seamer alignment, and vacuum systems is a plus

About PCP Summary

Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

Our facility is located in Woodland, CA, a charming city in Yolo County, known for its rich agricultural history and small-town charm. With a historic downtown area, a thriving arts scene, and close proximity to Sacramento, Woodland offers a unique blend of rural and urban living. Additionally, the city has a strong economy and a growing business community, making it an ideal place to work and grow your career.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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