Job Description:
Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Industrial Fabricator to join our team at our Distribution Center in Lodi, 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.

The Distribution Center is a 1.5m sq. ft. packaging, labeling and distribution facility with approximately 400 employees. The DC operation supports both retail and foodservice customers and labels, cases, and ships nationwide approximately fifty (50) million cases every year. With its advanced technology, commitment to quality control, and dedication to sustainability, our Distribution Center is a model for excellence in distribution and logistics.

Pay Rate: $37.94 per hour. Full time/ 40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when 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 benefit plans such as affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan is also provided to eligible employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventative maintenance.
• Layout own work or other work from blueprints or drawings, using shop mathematics to calculate measurements and determine angles.
• Select stock of appropriate size and thickness and mark the cutting and other reference lines needed for fabricating work.
• Perform work with a lathe, milling machine, power, and hand tools. Use computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines and jigs.
• Cut sheet metal and bar stock with hand snips or power shears.
• Perform machine set up for DC and AC, TiG, MiG and stick welding for multiple types of metal.
• Curve or shape metal into tubes with a forming machine and bend it to specified angles with a hand machine brake.
• Use hand drill, drill press, or punch press to drill or punch holes.
• Assemble the parts, join the seams, attach hangers, brackets and reinforcements by welding, soldering, bolting, or riveting.
• Smooth rough joints and surfaces with a file, grinding wheel or buffer.
• Install units by welding, bolting, screwing, or nailing into place.
• Check materials and parts and makes requisitions.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Significant (5+ years) relevant industrial experience.
• Committed to safety and food safety, including use of appropriate PPE.
• Proficient English communication skills.
• Must possess and use personal hand tools.

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.

Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our facility is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.

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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