Careers
Located in the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley, Stahlbush is a family-owned, environmentally friendly farm and food-processing operation committed to responsible agriculture. We offer an exciting, fast-paced workplace committed to integrity as well as profitability. Our benefits package offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life Insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, and a 401(k). We have immediate openings for the following job opportunities:
General Summary: Performs maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, farm equipment, service trucks, vehicles, etc. as required to keep plant and equipment functional to meet needs of the food processing plants and farm operations.
Major Functions:
Equipment maintenance & repair-Diagnose problems, codes, execute necessary repairs; change fluids & filters as needed when time for service; test and setup. Welding experience preferred. Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs. Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required repairs, maintenance and service. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment during production. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Any combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to handle the position. Degree or certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus.
Experience: Three to five years of verifiable experience repairing and maintaining equipment and machinery; prefer experience in food processing environment; welding experience
Supervision Received: Under supervision of Maintenance Manager however must have the ability to operate independently within defined parameters with little or no supervision.
Working Conditions: Work performed inside and outside with periods of exposure to extreme weather conditions. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, pulling, bending, pushing and lifting up to 75 lbs.
For immediate consideration submit resume, references and salary requirements in Word or PDF format to:
Stahlbush Island Farms
Quality Assurance Document Specialist
To be responsible for and participate in handling the regulatory affairs, compliance and submission of audit documents to our clients and regulatory agencies.
Outcomes
- Coordinate and prepare document packages for submission to:
- customers
- regulatory agencies
- internal audits
- Educated in requirements of various regulatory agencies, and stay current with changing requirements
- Monitor, track and recommend changes in quality assurance procedures
- Collaborate with Q.A. Manager to develop positive and productive approaches to regulatory standards
- Participate in GMP, Food Safety and Sanitation trainings.
Competencies
- Honesty/Integrity – ethically behaves at the highest level. Always does what is right. Speaks plainly and truthfully. Earns highest level of trust and maintains confidences. Willingness to speak their opinion even when it is perceived to be in conflict with ownership or to be unpopular.
- Efficient with Resources – produces significant output with minimal waste of time or resources. Operates with highest of standards.
- Meets Commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal costs.
- High Intelligence – Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
- High Analytical Skills – Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights.
- Attention to Detail- does not let important details slip through the cracks.
- Persistence- Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done.
- Proactive- acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to SIFI.
- Flexible/ Adaptable – adjust quickly to changing priorities due to changes in environment or customer need.
- Creative/ Innovative – Generates new and innovative approaches to problems
- Enthusiastic- Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Wants to be at SIFI
- Work Ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.
- Communications – Speaks and writes clearly and articulately with out being overly verbose or talkative in all forms of communications
- Team Player – Reaches out to peers and cooperates with all members of team to produce the highest quality product.
- Embrace the Values and Commitments of SIFI to fully support and believe in the mission and values of Stahlbush Island Farms.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with food processing
- Agricultural Experience or complete understanding of Biological system.
- Understanding of HAACP
Stahlbush Island Farms
Industrial Sales Associate
The Mission for this position is to increase the market awareness of Stahlbush Island Farms and develop new customer relations from lead generation through close. Develops and implements agreed upon marketing plan which will meet business goals of expanding customer base. Works within the sales and support teams for the achievement of customer satisfaction, revenue generation and long-term account goals in line with company vision and values.
Outcomes
Demonstrates technical selling skills and product knowledge in all areas listed above.
Develops annual business in conjunction with the sales manager. The sales projections will detail activities, which will focus the sales associate on meeting or executing sales quotes.
Complete understanding of pricing and proposal models.
Assists and works with the Marketing Manager in the implementation of company market plans as needed.
Responsible for developing customer relations and referrals.
Maintains accurate record of all sales and prospecting activities, sales calls, closed sales and follow up.
Travels extensively nationally as well as internationally
Adheres to all company policy and procedure.
Exhibits the capability to perform in a team environment
Service Brokers where they are part of the sales channel.
Understand export logistics.
Competencies
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Honesty/Integrity – ethically behaves at the highest level. Always does what is right. Speaks plainly and truthfully. Earns highest level of trust and maintains confidences. Willingness to speak their opinion even when it is perceived to be in conflict with ownership or to be unpopular.
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Efficient with Resources – produces significant output with minimal waste of time or resources. Operates with highest of standards.
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Meets Commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal costs.
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High Intelligence – Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
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High Analytical Skills – Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights.
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Attention to Detail- does not let important details slip through the cracks.
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Persistence- Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done.
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Proactive- acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to SIFI.
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Flexible/ Adaptable – adjust quickly to changing priorities due to changes in environment or customer need.
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Creative/ Innovative – Generates new and innovative approaches to problems
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Enthusiastic- Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Wants to be at SIFI
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Work Ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.
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Communications – Speaks and writes clearly and articulately with out being overly verbose or talkative in all forms of communications
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Team Player – Reaches out to peers and cooperates with all members of team to produce the highest quality product.
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Embrace the Values and Commitments of SIFI to fully support and believe in the mission and values of Stahlbush Island Farms.
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Quality Management-Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
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Planning/Organizing-prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
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Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment manages competing demands and is able to deal with a frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Minimum Qualifications
4 year degree required
Minimum 2 years experience in the industry.
Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics.
Willingness to travel and work in a team of professionals.
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Proves ability to achieve sales goals.
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Ability to speak, read and write a foreign language proficiently
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Must have a passion for the Food Industry
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This position is located in Corvallis
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Employment at Stahlbush Island Farms is employment at-will. Employment at-will may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at anytime by the employee or the agency.
Stahlbush Island Farms is an equal opportunity employer, program auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
ONLY U.S. CITIZENS OR ALIENS WHO HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE U.S. ARE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT. WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROVIDE GENUINE DOCUMENTATION ESTABLISHING YOUR IDENTITY AND ELIGIBILITY TO BE LEGALLY EMPLOYED IN THE UNITED STATES.
Interested applicants please call (541) 757-1497 or Email us.


