Application to Moses Lake Facility

Job Description

Okanagan Specialty Fruits, LLC ® (OSF)  General Application

Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF) is dedicated to hiring the right people who bring the talent, passion, skills, and dedication to support our goals and align to our Company Values of being:   Adaptable, Collaborative, Accountable, Innovative & Experts

We require our employees to want to work and maintain a safe work environment, by acting and working in a safe manner.  It is vital that OSF employees strive to act with food safety top of mind at all times to support producing a safe RTE food product. As an OSF employee you will be efficient and productive while maintaining these safety measures and meeting quality control goals. 

If you do not see any positions posted on our career page, we do not have any open positions we are actively recruiting for.

Our Moses Lake Campus has the following positions we accept General Applications For Future Opportunities: 

Sanitation Technicians, Sorter/Packers, Janitor/Landscapers, Quality Control Technicians, Equipment Operators

To be considered for future opportunities as they come available please apply and include a cover letter  that expresses what position(s) you are interested in, and why you feel you would be a good fit and an up to date resume that demonstrated the skills and experience we need.

We will only contact you when we have a position available that we are considering you for based on your application. 

Each position comes with its own specific requirements, qualifications, and desired skills.  For all positions at OSF we are looking for candidates with the following: 

• Ability to demonstrate OSF Core Values through Actions and Behaviors
• Reliable and On-time  - Proven Good Attendance
• Respectful in words and actions
• Dedicated and hard working
• Able to follow the chain of command good communication practices
• Is open and available for a flexible schedule to meet the production needs of an RTE facility
• Can take direction and then be self-motivated and independent to stay on task and be productive.
• Well-organized, able to prioritize and multi-task all in a fast-paced environment.
• Open, honest, and kind communication
• Adjusts and pivots with positivity to a change in direction or assignment.
• Ability to do more than one task during a work shift.
• Follow all company safety rules - no exceptions.
• Use personal protective equipment as required with no exceptions
• Report any noncompliance issues or unsafe situations/equipment to supervisor immediately.
• Must follow company Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Actively participate in campus and general housekeeping duties.
• Participate in plant sanitation.
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to continuous improvement
• Report any issues with product flow or production to their supervisor immediately
• Must have conversational English - verbal and written/read
• Computer/electronic literate - trainings, paperwork, email/communication, time keeping, benefits and other employee systems
• Must be able to provide 6 references when requested 
• Must be able to pass a National, State, and Local Criminal Background check
• Must be able to provide valid I9 documents if hired

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• 2 years’ experience in food processing a plus

 PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• We are a refrigerated process & pack line - all positions must be able to work in Cold, wet, and damp climates of 33°F-38°F for 8hrs
• Exposure to loud noises
• The requirement of the use of safety equipment when operating machinery that may include but will not be limited to protective clothing, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and safety shoes
• Repetitive motions
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. safely
• Lifting up to 35lbs
• Standing for long periods of time, frequent twisting and bending, use of both hands, manual & finger dexterity for rolling/manipulating
• Availability to work days, swing, evenings, and weekends as production needs require

MISSION STATEMENT

Harnessing excellence in talent, our passion, culture, technology, and innovation, Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) delivers premium quality tree fruit products in the constant pursuit of a healthier, more sustainable world.

Salary : $19 - $21