Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a talented and innovative Apprentice Electrician to join its team at its production facility in Oroville, 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. Our Oroville facility produces pears, peaches, fruit cocktails, and employs 169 full-time workers year-round and a seasonal work force of over 1,200. 

Pay Rate: $27.98 per hour. Full time/40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed. These positions are part of a seniority based collective bargaining unit and require work on various shifts with potential for a great deal of overtime during the processing season.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.These positions are part of a seniority based collective bargaining unit and require work on various shifts with potential for a great deal of overtime during the processing season.

Primary job duties will include:

• Plan, layout and install electrical circuits, wiring, equipment and or fixtures based on job specifications, local codes, practices, directions and/or manuals..
• Organize projects by planning, making a material & parts list (Bill of Material) or other purchase requisition and proceeding accordingly.
• Properly determines the necessary size of conduit, wire, circuit breakers and fuses in accordance with the NEC.
• Install wiring, conduit, motors, switches, panels, fuse boxes, lighting and related equipment.
• Test, time and/or calibrate circuits, electrical gauges, recording instruments and other related equipment or tools.
• Diagnose & troubleshoot motors, switches, junction boxes, panels, circuit breakers and transformers or related equipment.
• Recognize and correct potential failures before they occur.
• Read and comprehend blueprints, charts, sketches, operating instructions and manuals to proceed accordingly.
• Keep and maintain maintenance, performance and/or various types of measurement logs.
• Use power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, oscilloscopes, multi-meters and other types of hand tools or measuring devices.
• Observe, support and enforce food safety, safety policies and procedures, including housekeeping of personal storage areas and tool box.

Secondary Duties

• May repair, rebuild and/or maintain cannery machinery or equipment.
• May perform forklift operation in conjunction with moving equipment or parts.
• May supervise or relieve other positions of equal or lesser qualifications.
• May be required to check times or production cards and report to management or Lead CBA.
• May oil, grease, clean and do crude brush painting of maintenance equipment.
• May assist Instrument Technicians or Mechanics in assigned tasks.

Job Requirements:

• Satisfactorily completed a two-year program relative to this field (electrical/instrumentation/controls); or
• Comparable work experience, plus one year of formal training in this area; 
• Must possess and use personal hand tools.
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding knowledge and experience.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

Oroville, CA is a small city nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, known for its stunning natural beauty and recreational opportunities. With access to Lake Oroville, Feather River, and numerous hiking trails, Oroville offers a unique outdoor experience for residents. Additionally, the city boasts a strong local economy and a growing downtown area, making it an ideal place to work and live.

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.