Employment & Career Opportunities

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JOIN OUR TEAM!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our team here at Chelan Fruit.  Chelan Fruit is committed to providing you with a safe, friendly work environment.  Come be part of our team!

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SEASONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Apple & Pear

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FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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Vision: We exist to deliver a sustainable farm-to-family tree-fruit experience.

Mission: We passionately grow and partner with growers to serve high-quality fresh fruit to consumers.

Values: Demonstrates behaviors which contribute to the growth and achievement of Pacific Northwest Tree Fruit’s mission:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Positivite

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CERTIFIED DIESEL MECHANIC

Role Summary - This full-time position requires the ability to successfully do routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on all company equipment. This position requires communication, attention to detail and problem solving safely and efficiently. This position reports directly to the transportation manager.

 Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Conduct inspections and tests to determine the condition of vehicles.
• Record Services and repairs to maintain accurate vehicle records.
• Perform major and minor adjustments on all systems of the vehicle for proper and safe operation including exhaust, lighting and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, perform preventative maintenance
• Place orders and keep stock of inventory and supplies needed.
• Plan and communicate methods and priorities of assigned repairs and maintenance.
• Disassemble carious components to gain access to remove and replace defective parts.
• Examine failed components and identify failure causes.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Conduct field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
• Use cutting torches and welding equipment.

  Education, Skills and Experience:

• DOT Inspection certified.
• ASE certifications
• Valid Driver License
• CDL Class B is preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in related field
• Must be available for flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no direct supervision.

 Physical Abilities:

 Ability to stand, walk, crawl, squat, turn, bend, climb, grasp/reach, push/pull.

• Must have good vision, smell, and hearing.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers and feet accurately and manage precise movements.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and/or wet, damp, dusty or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors associated with a shop environment.
• Ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

 Other Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the workplace; ability to manage demands and prioritize tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of a diesel engine and the operational mechanisms
• Must possess excellent problem solving skills
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean work area.
• Complete work in a timely manner; work quickly and accurately
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions and correspondence.
• Basic math skills to compute all units of measure.
• Knowledge of automotive diagnostic tools and software
• Ability to maintain working relationships with others, excellent customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills, including email, work orders, purchase orders, etc.

Chelan Fruit offers a full benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability, 401k, 401k match, paid holidays, vacation and sick.

Pay Range: $30-$35/Hour

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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Role Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for driving results in a fast-paced environment by assisting in the monthly financial close process according to established timelines. The position prepares and/or records journal entries related to all areas of the general ledger, oversees maintenance of fixed assets, reconciles account balances, prepares monthly reports, and participates in the preparation of the budget and variance analysis. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Controller and will supervise the Accounting Assistant. This is a hands-on position with a variety of accounting and finance responsibilities.  The successful candidate will be an analytical problem solver who possesses excellent communication skills with strong technical abilities.

 Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparing complex journal entries and account reconciliations and performing other monthly closing and reporting activities in accordance with GAAP
• Maintaining revenue accounting files for month-end, understanding variances and reconciling grower accounting activities in the general ledger
• Maintaining the inventory and cost of goods sold monthly journal entries and analysis
• Assisting with grower accounting as needed
• Overseeing the maintenance of fixed assets and depreciation
• Contributing to the development and review of annual budgets and performance projections
• Performing monthly variance analysis with department and product-level detail
• Responding to ad hoc information requests from management
• Preparing and submitting annual audit requests and responding to auditor inquiries
• Supervising the Accounting Assistant
• Developing automated reporting and forecasting tools for more efficient use of data

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of accounting or finance
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

 Preferred Qualifications

• Grower accounting or fruit industry experience
• Experience with business intelligence tools
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Pay Range: $75,000-$95,000

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 1 - PEAR LINE

Role Summary:  This job is responsible for maintaining operational control of packing duties, personnel and various CTP facility functions.  Additional job requirements include but not limited to the following

Values: Demonstrates behaviors which contribute to the growth and achievement of Chelan’s mission:

• Integrity: We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
• Respect: We practice the “Golden Rule”.
• Teamwork: We work together to achieve common goals – no barriers.
• Excellence: We continuously look for ways to creatively improve.
• Accountability: We are personally responsible for delivering desired results.
• Passion: We earnestly care about outcomes and perceptions of others.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Constant monitoring of production speed and quality
• Supervise the training of employees
• Assist with programing and operating sizer computers
• Maintain payroll timecards and other records including cost accounting information
• Oversight of repacking/repackaging process
• Filling out accident reports and investigating them
• Must be available for flexible hours, overtime and weekends
• Must adhere too and set the example pertaining to all company policies and programs 

Education & Experience:

• Basic computer skills
• Automated defect sorting experience Min. 1 year
• Knowledge of grades, sizes, defects, packing requirements and procedures for Pears
• Knowledge of fruit industry
• Food safety knowledge
• Regulatory compliance

 Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug test & background check required

Certificates & Licenses:

• First Aid Card

 Equipment/Technology Skills:

• Ability to operate and oversee packing equipment; sizer, defect/color sorter, pressure tester, scale.

 Physical Abilities:

• Ability to frequently perform various activities that require; sitting, standing, walking, pulling/pushing objects, climbing, grasp & reach
• Ability to move arms and hands at a rapid pace for long periods of time
• Must have good vision, smell and hearing
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers, and feet accurately and handle precise movements
• Ability to occasionally lift 40 lbs. from floor/ shoulder level

Mental/Other Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation
• Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time; ability to complete projects with resourcefulness; ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; ability to use intuition and experience to complement existing data
• Ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary
• Ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others, excellent customer service skills and a good overall understanding of appropriate human relations
• Ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decisions
• Ability to identify and/or prevent problems; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature
• Ability to complete duties, on time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work
• Basic English ability
• Basic mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Basic reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

 Workplace Environmental Conditions:

• Ability to tolerate potential harsh weather conditions for short or long periods of time
• Exposed during a shift to constant or intermittent sounds at a level sufficient to potentially cause hearing loss or fatigue
• Injury exposure to workplace hazards, warehousing machinery

Pay: $22.80/Hour

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“Chelan Fruit provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential duties/requirements their job requires. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements and serves as merely a summary rather than a complete listing of duties. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. This job description does not constitute a contract as employment is at will.” 

Full benefit package includes, medical, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance, 401k, 401k match, paid vacation, paid sick, holiday pay and FSA.

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Persons interested in a job opportunity at Chelan Fruit should submit their résumé to Alissa Senyitko in Human Resources:

Chelan Fruit
Attn: HR Director
P.O. Box 669
Chelan, WA 98816

Fax (509) 682-6156
Email: hr@chelanfruit.com 

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CLICK HERE to fill out your job application online.
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