WAWONA FROZEN FOODS
ABOUT THIS COMPANY
We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The role of a maintenance drafter with Wawona Frozen Foods requires a skilled professional who produces technical drawings based on the designs of architects or engineers. They must also be able to provide technical guidelines for different aspects of construction and manufacturing, including all schematics and blueprints, building dimensions, materials, and workflow diagrams for multi-step procedures. As well as monitor systems to ensure proper operation and planning is being followed.
DUTIES INCLUDE
- Performs work in accordance with all quality systems requirements included in SQF policies and procedures, including Food Safety, Food Defense, HACCP, and GMP's as well as meets all company corporate requirements related to quality and food safety programs. Employee is responsible and encouraged to report Food Safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.
- Maintains a good attendance record to ensure that there is no interruption of scheduled services and assignments.
- Working closely with a PC/ PM, able to understand, interpret sketches and translate to Construction drawings.
- Design diagrams, maps and layouts to illustrate workflow.
- Prepare and review rough sketches and review them along with the engineering team.
- Coordinating with other professionals to discuss the project requirements necessary to complete technical drawings and negotiate changes.
- Improving the functionality of an existing building or product
- Works safely in accordance with company's safety program requirements.
- Wears all the required personal protective equipment.
- Other duties as assigned by the maintenance team.
REQUIREMENTS
- An associate degree in a related field or program, or 2 years of experience as a drafter
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor
- Experience with 3D AutoCAD
- Experience with 3d modeling & pipe (preferred)
- Mathematical skills
- Good communication skills and a self-motivated, team player
- Ability to work under time pressures.
- Ability to read and comprehend s instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence in English.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, staying organized.
LOCATION
- This position will work out of our Alluvial location.
BENEFITS
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, ADD, Life, FSA and DCAP Benefit Options
- Generous 401k with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation and PTO
- Wawona Wednesday's, End of Season Appreciation Events, T-shirts and Hats, Employee of the Month
- You'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact - while being your unique, authentic self at work
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY
- We learn together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the training, resources, and tools to be successful. We invest in our people, we learn together, we take the time to train, and we grow together. We celebrate OUR people and want each employee to have a long career with Wawona Frozen Foods.
- We focus on building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world-class service. Empowering each team member to make Wawona Frozen Foods better every day, come up with improvements and suggest suggestions, and help us be innovative. We are proud of our history and want to continue to leave a legacy.
- Wawona Frozen Foods promotes a work environment that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and a culture of growth. We roll up our sleeves, we get dirty, we exemplify true grit, and we support each other because we truly care about our people.
- We pride ourselves on having a diverse team matching our diverse product base. We have an inclusive culture where different professional and personal perspectives, ideas, and suggestions are respected and welcomed.
- We pride ourselves on the fast-paced environment that our season creates, and we recognize that if it was not for our people working hard that we would not be as successful.
- We strive to deliver the best fruit products available and to be a valued partner in every one of our customer's successes.
- We take the time to build a relationship with our customers and make sure we are producing and delivering the best products specific to your needs.
PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
- Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise and in cold temperatures.
- Sit, stand, and walk. As well as talk or hear.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- A fast-paced environment that requires high attention to details and minimal down time.
- Work flexible/varying schedules to support the team, customers, and deadlines.
- Wear appropriate personal protection equipment and adhere to dress code as outlined for working in a food manufacturing facility.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.
Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.
NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, AND/OR VENDORS
Please note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.