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Whatcom County’s 50 largest employers / Skagit County's 5 larges
This survey of Whatcom County employers is ranked by number of employees. Businesses are listed alphabetically by name of company. It
Washington University’s College of Business and Economics Center for Economics and Business Research. Information was provided by th
approximate and can include full- and part-time and temporary employees who vary by seasonal requirements. Since several smaller comp
ranking may fluctuate. Benefits and other details often depend on individual positions, number of hours worked and other factors. For specif
or visit their Web sites.
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Ranking: 1 Company Name Bio Employees
(largest) 2008 2003
to 50
13 Alcoa Intalco Works Alcoa Intalco Works has been a member of the 644 505
Whatcom County community for more than 40 years.
Located in Ferndale, operations at the primary
aluminum smelter began in 1966 under the ownership of
Alumax, Pechiney and Howmet.
14 Anvil Corporation Anvil provides full-service project management, 590 560
engineering, procurement, technical, and construction
management services. Founded in 1971 on a belief that
when a service provider meets or exceeds client
expectations, they will be rewarded with more work.
4 Bellingham School District Established 1904. Local organization serving nearly 1,338 1,216
10,000 students, ages 3 to 21. It has 13 elementary
schools, four middle schools, three comprehensive high
schools, and one alternative high school. Also provides
preschool and vocational transitional services for special
30 Bellingham Technical Bellingham Technical College is an accredited, public 295 (175 250 (140
College college, and one of Washington state’s 34 community regular staff, regular staff,
and technical colleges. BTC’s mission is to deliver 120 adjunct 110 adjunct
superior professional technical education for today’s instructors. instructors.
needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. BTC offers more Does not Does not
32 Blaine School District Established 1906. The district serves approximately 276 regular 245 (130
2,200 students preschool age through grade 12. staff (142 certificated, 115
www.blaine.wednet.edu certificated, classified)
134 classified)
plus
8 BP Cherry Point Refinery Established 1971. One of the newest refineries in the 805 425
U.S. It is a single stream refinery with capacity to
process 240,000 barrels of crude per day into gasoline,
jet fuel, medium distillates, and anode grade coke for
aluminum smelters. Part of BP PLC, one of the world’s
18 Brown & Cole Stores, LLC Established in 1909. Retail grocery. Regional privately 490 520
(Food Pavilion, Cost Cutter, owned business.
& Everson Red Apple) Whatcom County includes eight stores and corporate
headquarters. Twenty stores statewide.
www.brownandcole.com
37 CH2M Hill Employee-owned CH2M HILL is a global firm providing 251
engineering, construction, operations, and related Bellingham;
technical services to public and private clients total 450
throughout the world. In 2003, 2006 and 2007, between
FORTUNE magazine ranked CH2M HILL among the regional
43 Christian Health Care Center Christian Health Care Center is a 142-bed nonprofit 210 195
skilled nursing facility in Lynden. It was founded in 1956
by some of the leaders in the Christian Reformed
Churches in the community. Although Christian Health
Care Center is not affiliated with any church, it operates
7 City of Bellingham Established 1904. Supports a safe, satisfying and 852 823
prosperous community life by providing the citizens of
Bellingham with quality, cost-effective services that
meet today’s needs and form a strong foundation for the
future. Responsible for providing a wide variety of
34 ConocoPhillips Ferndale Ferndale Refinery was the first full-scale oil refinery built 270 297
Refinery in Washington state, coming on-stream in 1954. Having
expanded multiple times during the years, it today
processes approximately 105,000 barrels of crude oil
per day into gasoline (unleaded and super unleaded),
31 Costco Wholesale Established 1983. Warehouse membership club. Retail, 280
Corporation operating internationally. Currently employs 136,000
people worldwide.
www.costco.com
38 Diamond B Constructors, DBC is a fourth-generation family business with roots 250-350 200-250
Inc. extending back to the early 1900s. Beginning as a small
subsidiary of Bloedel-Donovan Lumber, the company
has since grown regionally with annual revenues
between $40-$50 million. DBC consistently employs 250
33 Family Care Network Established 1999. Family Care Network is a team of 271 (full- and 243 (full- and
health care professionals and support personnel located part-time) part-time)
in offices throughout Whatcom County, which range
from solo practitioners to a group of nine physicians in
the same clinic. Four of our practices are designated
11 Ferndale School District State educational institution. The district serves 693 Total 685 Total
approximately 5,200 students in grades preschool Employees Employees (385
through 12. The district has seven elementary schools, (388 certificated, 300
two middle schools and three high schools. Clearview certificated, classified)
High provides alternative academic opportunities for 305 classified)
17 Fred Meyer Fred Meyer Stores, based in Portland, Ore., operates 529; plus 11 232
128 multi-department stores in four western states. employees at
More than 28,500 Fred Meyer employees in Alaska, Fred Meyer
Idaho, Oregon and Washington help customers fill their jewelry stores
food, apparel, and general merchandise needs. Fred
5 Haggen, Inc. With headquarters in Bellingham and 33 supermarkets 965 827
in the region, Haggen provides many opportunities as
Washington’s largest independent grocer and seventh-
largest private company. Founded in 1933, Haggen
offers stability and growth.
49 Haskell Corp. Industrial and fabrication contractors. 185, average
Declined to participate. www.haskellcorp.com in Whatcom
County; 600 in
Washington
state
23 Heath Tecna Inc. Heath Tecna is a premium manufacturer and supplier of 371 214
innovative aircraft interior products and services, and is
part of the Premium Aircraft Interiors Group
headquartered in the United Kingdom. Heath Tecna’s
Bellingham facility was established in 1990. Heath
46 Homestead Northwest Established 1991. Resort, single and multi family 200 200
housing developers.
homesteadnw.com
29 Horizon Bank Horizon Bank is a locally managed bank headquartered 308 234
in Bellingham. Since 1922, we have provided the people
and businesses of this region with the financial tools for
creating prosperity and opportunity. Currently, we
operate 19 full-service offices, four commercial banking
39 IMCO General Construction, Frank and Patti Imhof founded IMCO General 250 75
Inc. Construction, Inc. in 1978. IMCO does both private and
public works construction in collaboration with a variety
of owners, engineer and architects. IMCO has a
reputation for excellence in safety, and has one of the
50 Lowe's Home Improvement Lowe's of Bellingham is a hardware store that was 180
Warehouse establised in July 2002. Lowe's H.I.W., Inc. was founded
in 1921 by J. S. Lowe in North Wilkesboro, N.C., which
is where the corporate offices are still located today.
www.lowes.com
21 Lynden School District Classes first began in 1876 and the district was 391 343
consolidated in 1915. Local, public educational
organization serving 2,700 students, ages 3 to 21. It has
three elementary schools, one middle school, one
comprehensive high school, one alternative middle/high
9 Lummi Indian Business Present day council established in 1970. Lummi Indian 800 (includes 650 (includes
Council regular full-
Business Council is a tribally run local organization. The regular full-time,
tribal council consists of 11 members. time, part-time part-time and
www.lummi-nsn.gov and temporary/on-
temporary/on- call employees)
20 Madrona Medical Group Serving the communities of northwest Washington since 450 345
1995, Madrona Medical Group continues to provide cost-
effective, one-stop health care. Madrona intends to
continue our tradition of excellent service to our
community, our patients, our employees, and our
3 Matrix Service Inc. Established in 1984, Matrix Service provides industrial Approximately 250 based out
construction, repair and maintenance services primarily 1,430 based of Bellingham;
to the refining, chemical, petro-chemical and power out of 1,550 total,
industries. Matrix Service Inc. is a wholly owned Bellingham approximately
subsidiary of Matrix Service Company, which has office. 3,650
42 Meridian School District Local public educational organization serving 1,625 213
students in a rural setting. Established early 1900s.
Meridian has four schools: Meridian High, Meridian
Middle, Ten Mile Creek Elementary and Irene Reither
Primary School. Meridian also operates Meridian Parent
28 Mount Baker School District State educational institution established as a district in 323 300
1941; before that it was many separate local small area
schools. The district educates children from the eastern
edge of Bellingham to Glacier in grades preschool
through grade 12.
15 Nooksack River Casino and The Nooksack Indian Tribe owns and operates both the 587 144
Nooksack Northwood Nooksack River Casino in Deming, opened 1993, and
Casino the new Nooksack Northwood Casino near Lynden,
opened late 2007. Nooksack River Casino is located 15
minutes east of Bellingham on the Mount Baker
35 Nooksack Valley School Public education. 270; 159 261
District www.nooksackschools.org certificated,
111 classified
27 Parker Corporate Services, Starting in 1972 as one office, local Bellingham security 325 220
Inc. (Whatcom Security patrol service made up of off-duty Bellingham police
Agency; Action Cleaning officers, Whatcom Security Agency, Inc. has grown,
Services; Business changing its name to Parker Corporate Services, Inc. in
Extension Services) 3-14: 2000 in order not to be geographically stereotyped, and
41 Peoples Bank Peoples Bank is an $800-million in assets, independent 214 194
community bank based in Lynden. With 25 offices
throughout Washington state, the bank serves
customers with a full range of business, mortgage and
personal banking solutions. As an independent
22 Premier Agendas, Inc. Founded in 1982 in Canada, Premier Agendas 376 total
expanded into the United States in 1988 and is the associates:
leading student agendas company in North America. 237 of these
Headquartered in Bellingham, we have locations in are local, will
British Columbia and Quebec in Canada, and Nebraska hire an
47 Samson Rope With more than 100 years of experience, Samson is 195 145
recognized as the leader in developing and
manufacturing high performance ropes. The company's
unwavering commitment to research, development, and
a unique package of field engineering and after-sale
48 South Everson Lumber Co., State-of-the-art re-manufacturing center to convert 195,
Inc. (SELCO, Inc.) commodity products into various specialty product lines. estimated
Declined to participate. www.terminalforest.com/operations/selco
26 Semiahmoo Resort, LLC Semiahmoo Resort is one of Washington’s premier 350-400 350
oceanfront destination resorts. The AAA Four-Diamond
rated hotel features a luxurious spa and two of
Washington’s top public golf courses; Loomis Trail Golf
Club and Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. The resort
16 Silver Reef Hotel Casino & Established 2002. 105 deluxe rooms, full service 544 250, upon
Spa destination resort with four restaurants -- The Steak opening in
House, Red River Café, Panasia, Gold Rush Bakery 2002.
and Deli -- also featuring a full-service spa including
indoor pool. Three lounges, 680 slots, 20 table games
10 Sodexo (University Dining Sodexo is an international contract food service 700; includes 400
Services) business doing business worldwide. Business segments full-time/part-
include campus dining, corporate food services, school time,
food services, health care services, laundry services, managers and
facilities management and senior care. students.
1 St. Joseph Established 1891. Hospital and health services. 2,376 1,800
Hospital/PeaceHealth Operates in Washington, Alaska and Oregon.
Whatcom Region www.peacehealth.org/whatcom
12 Sterling Health Plans - Formerly Olympic Health Management, Sterling is a 655 326
Underwritten by Sterling Life nation-wide insurance company with more than 650
Insurance Company employees in its home office located in Bellingham and
more than 775 field sales professionals across the
country. Sterling’s product line continues to grow and
19 T-Mobile USA Based in Bellevue, T-Mobile USA is a national provider 455 500
of wireless voice, messaging, and data services capable
of reaching more than 268 million Americans where they
live, work, and play. Far from being an independent
national carrier, T-Mobile USA is the U.S. operating
45 Target Stores Target is an upscale discount retailer. Target is the 203 150
largest division of Target Corporation and the nation's
second largest discount retailer. Target operates more
than 1,500 stores and employs more than a quarter of a
million team members in 47 states. Target headquarters
44 Trans-Ocean Products, Inc. Trans-Ocean was established in 1985. Trans-Ocean 205 182
was one of the first U.S. companies to manufacture
surimi seafood. Since 1985, Trans-Ocean has enjoyed
steady growth and in 2000, Trans-Ocean purchased a
facility that opened new markets and allowed for further
25 Wal-Mart Discount department store opened in Bellingham in Average 350
August 1996. Wal-Mart is an international company number of
located in 13 countries but began as a mom and pop employees in
shop in the 1960s in Rogers, Ark. 2007 was 367.
www.walmart.com We employ
2 Western Washington Western Washington University is one of six state- 2,186 1,970
University funded, four-year institutions of higher education in
Washington. Since the first class of 88 students entered
in 1899, the school has grown into the third-largest
institution of higher education in the state. Western has
24 Whatcom Community Provides an educational environment that encourages 368 (Exempt, 330
College strong student performance and achievement and a faculty,
curriculum that emphasizes quality teaching and classified
learning. staff; does not
www.whatcom.ctc.edu include part-
6 Whatcom County Whatcom County was established 150 years ago and 930 828
Government provides county government services.
www.whatcomcounty.us
36 Whatcom Educational Credit Originally chartered in 1936, Whatcom Educational 255 155
Union Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial
cooperative. Membership is open to anyone who lives,
works, worships, or attends school in Whatcom County,
as well as relatives of all members.
40 Whatcom Transportation WTA was established in 1992 when the City of 232 180
Authority Bellingham's transit division formed a Public
Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA) with the goal of
providing transit service throughout Whatcom County. In
1994 WTA took over the operation of the Whatcom
Skagit County's five largest
private employers
1 The Skagit Valley Casino & The Skagit features a full-service, Las Vegas-style 558 500
Resort casino with slots and table games, a 103-room AAA
Three-Diamond rated deluxe hotel, headline
entertainment, shows, live music and three restaurants,
including The Five Onion Grill, Market Buffet and
2 Regence BlueShield Since 1917, we have been providing our members with Slightly less About 200
health, dental, vision, life insurance and administrative than 500
services. In Burlington since 2001 when we merged with
Northwest Medical Bureau.
www.regence.com
3 Shell Puget Sound Refinery Shell Puget Sound Refinery, located in Anacortes, is the 450 430
second largest refinery in Washington state.
Constructed in 1958, the refinery celebrates its 50th
anniversary this year. Although Shell is a global energy
company, Shell Puget Sound Refinery primarily
4 Janicki Industries, Inc. Incorporated in 1994, Janicki Industries is a privately 446
held company located in Sedro-Woolley. Originally
known as Janicki Machine Design, the company was
formed by Peter Janicki in response to the growing use
of in-house Computer Aided Design systems by the
5 Tesoro Refining and The Tesoro Anacortes refinery was built in the early 360
Marketing 1950s and purchased by Tesoro in 1998. With a total
www.tsocorp.com crude-oil capacity of 115,000 barrels per day, the
refinery primarily supplies gasoline, jet fuel and diesel to
markets in Washington and Oregon, and manufactures
ounty's 5 largest public employers
betically by name of company. It was compiled from sources including Western
. Information was provided by the companies. All employee numbers are
nts. Since several smaller companies are close in number of employees, that
ked and other factors. For specific details on any given position, contact employers
Regularly hiring/ Anticipated Benefits
openings 2008/ Average Minimum Health Percent employer-paid Paid
starting salary hours/week to for employee/ vacation
qualify dependents
When hiring: skilled crafts (millwrights, 36 to 40 Yes Yes
electricians, brick masons) as well as
entry-level production positions.
In 2008, anticipated limited openings in
skilled craft and some entry-level
Several openings in 2008. For a 32 Yes 100 percent for employee. Yes
complete listing of available positions, Varies for dependents.
please visit our Web site at
www.anvilcorp.com. Starting salaries
vary based on experience and skills.
Teachers, para-educators, secretaries, Varies per contract. Yes Employees with 1,440 annual Yes, for year-
custodians, bus drivers, food service hours are eligible for full round
workers. Starting salaries dependent benefits for themselves and employees
on experience and education. additional dollars for dependent and some
coverage, depending on the part-time
Various exempt, faculty and classified 20 Yes, for Employees pay between 8 to 20 Yes, for
positions. Salaries vary depending on qualifying percent of the cost of benefits qualifying
experience and education. positions. depending on plan choice and positions.
family size.
Regularily hiring certificated and As per each Yes State Allocation. 1,440 paid Certificated,
classifed substitutes. Unable to predict bargaining unit. hours qualifies for 100 percent no;
openings for regular positions. state allocation. Employee out- classified,
Teachers: salary depends on of-pocket, if applicable, is yes.
education and experience. Classified dependent upon plan choice Vacation is
Maintenance and operations Practically all positions Yes 80 percent. Medical, dental, Yes
technicians, $24.88 per hour. Chemical are 40 hours per week. vision.
and mechanical engineers, $70,000
plus per year. Along with an annual
bonus.
Regularly hiring entry-level store Union: 60 hours per Yes Varies by plan selection; 85 Yes
positions; 200 anticipated hires in month for individual percent to 100 percent.
Whatcom County in 2008. We are also coverage, 80 hours
seeking talented people interested in per month for full
management at the department and family benefits. Non-
The company is actively seeking Yes Yes
professional men and women in a wide
range of positions from designers to
engineers to administrative staff. For
those seeking travel and career growth
Always accepting applications for all 30 Yes 80 percent company-paid for Yes, after six
positions. Regularly hiring NAC, LPN. employee coverage; employee months of
Anticipate NAC, LPN openings. pays 100 percent for optional employment.
Starting wage determined by dependent coverage.
experience and position.
Regularly hires for police officers, 20, for part-time Yes Employee/dependents: 77.5 Yes
firefighters, dispatchers, utility workers benefits. percent to 100 percent,
and clerical positions. Visit depending on plan choice.
www.cob.org regularly for current
openings. Salaries vary.
Positions regularly hiring: chemical All positions qualify. Yes 80 percent. Medical, dental, Yes, start
engineers, mechanical engineers, vision. with 10 days.
accountants, chemists, operators. Increases
Anticipated 2008 openings: with years of
maintenance craft, operators, lab service.
Warehouse hourly staff. Thirty-nine 24, for part-time Yes 90 percent Yes
new openings planned for 2008. benefits.
Starting wages $11 to $11.50 per hour.
Project managers and project 32 Yes 100 percent employer paid Yes
engineers. Competitive salary.
We regularly recruit full-time family 32 Choice of Depends on plan. Average Paid Time
practitioners, with future partnership medical and contribution is 80 percent for Off (PTO)
opportunities. Other regularly posted dental plans. employee only, 36 percent for accrual
positions include: practice manager, employee and spouse, 43 based on
patient service representative (front percent for employee and hours
Anticipated openings for 15 to 20 Depends on Yes State-funded based on FTE Classified:
certificated employees including bargaining group; 15 formula; employee/dependants. Yes, varies
speech language pathologists, special hours/week is lowest. An employee who covers only by
education and regular classroom 18.75 hours for themselves can have 100 bargaining
teachers. No anticipated classified certificated percent costs covered. group.
Cashier and retail sales: starting wages 25 Yes Varies depending upon when Yes
for most positions range from minimum the employee began working for
wage to $9.36 per hour. Hires extra Fred Meyer and what their
staff during summer and holiday position is within the store.
season.
4,016 total number of employees at all Union: 60 hours per Yes. Medical, Yes. (Varies) Yes
locations. Regularly hiring for food month for individual dental, vision,
service clerks, grocery clerks, bakery coverage, 80 hours prescription.
clerks, courtesy clerks. per month for family
coverage. Non-union:
Production, engineering, office 30 Yes. 85 percent for employees, 85 Yes
administration. All positions are full Employees percent for dependents
time. are eligible
for benefits
the first of the
Resort staff. Anticipate about 80 hires. 36 Yes Yes
Minimum wage.
Positions regularly hiring are customer 20 hours per week to Yes HB pays 100 percent of base Yes. Paid
service representatives/tellers. We qualify for insurance medical, dental and vision for vacation for
expect to hire around 20 new customer benefits. full-time employees. Dependent full-time
service representatives in 2008. The coverage available at the employees
entry level starting salary range is employees' expense through begins at 96
Office personnel hired around the 32 Yes 100 percent for employee; Yes
$40,000 range, management $70,000- depends on length of
plus range. Craft workers working out employment for dependents.
in the field are paid prevailing wage,
which depends on location and skill
Part-time cashiers, loaders, Class "A" Both part- and full-time Yes Lowe's pays approximately 70 Yes
CDL delivery drivers. Minimum wage employees have a percent of the health premiums
for entry level position is $8.48/hour.wide range of benefits. for full-time employees.
Some require at least
90 days or more of
Teachers, para-educators, custodians, Teachers: full benefits Yes Full coverage for full-time Yes, for 12-
cooks, bus drivers, secretaries, at 1,274 hours per employees, coverage pro-rated month
coaches. Substitute: teachers, para- year. Classified: full for part-time employees. employees
educators, bus drivers, custodians, benefits at 1,440 hours Dependents can be fully or and some
cooks, secretaries, extra-curricular per year. Part-time partially covered depending on part-time
Teachers (pre-school - grade 12), 21 hours per week for Yes Self-insured: 80 percent for Yes
teacher aides for schools and daycare, part-time benefits, 31 employees medical/dental and
CDP counselors, treatment aides, hours per week for full- 80 percent for employees'
cashiers and caregivers. time benefits. spouse & dependents medical.
VSP vision benefit for employee
Medical outpatient office positions, 20 Yes Yes
certified medical assistant, registered
medical assistant, licensed practical
nurse, registered nurse, lab
technologist, repiratory therapy, sleep
Routinely recruits and hires a wide Offers a wide Depending on the plan, Matrix Yes, for
range of positions including skilled craft array of Service pays a significant eligible
personnel, project management, medical amount of the monthly employees.
safety, quality control, accounting, benefits, premiums on behalf of its
administration and supervision. Please including the employees.
Anticipates openings for teachers, Varies per contract. Yes Varies per contract. Yes, for full-
administrators, food services workers, time
sub teachers, sub bus drivers, coaches employees
and custodians. and some
part-time
Teachers and classified employees 10 Yes Monthly benefit allotment of Yes,
(cooks, bus drivers, para-educators, $707 per 1.0 FTE and prorated classified
secretaries, custodians and benefits for part-time employees
maintenance). Teacher starting salary employees; out-of-pocket only.
$34,905 per year. Classified salary expense for employee and
Careers available in security, 32 Yes Major medical, dental, vision Yes
information technology, accounting, and prescription plan for
human resources, surveillance, employee plus a $10,000 life
gaming, food and beverage and insurance policy available for
culinary arts. Average salaries depend only $20 per paycheck.
Teachers, para-educators, custodians, Varies by bargaining Yes Employees with 1,440 annual Classified:
cooks, bus drivers, secretaries, group. hours receive a monthly yes, for full
coaches. Substitute: teachers, para- allotment, currently $649.29. year staff.
educators, bus drivers, custodians, Part-time employees receive a School year
cooks, secretaries, extra-curricular prorated portion. Out-of-pocket staff are paid
Hiring: Armed/unarmed security 37.5; plus a mandatory Yes, after 90 40 percent of premium paid by Yes, after
officers, experienced janitors and 90 day probationary days of full- company for employee only. one year.
dispatch/phone operators. Wages period. time
depend on divisional placements and employment.
background experience and range from
Frontline staff openings are primary 20 Yes 100 percent for full-time Yes
entry to Peoples Bank. The bank’s employees (30-40 hours per
operations center is also located in week); 50 percent for part-time
Whatcom County. Salary depends on employees (20-30 hours per
position. Do not anticipate week); pay a portion of
Anticipating up to 25 full-time benefited 40 Yes Most employees pay 20 percent Part-time
positions available in 2008 and 230 of the premium for both employees
seasonal people for the summer. themselves and their receive paid
Salary varies by position. dependents. time off on a
pro-rated
Production. Yes Varies Yes
Career opportunities and seasonal Yes Yes
employment in administration,
banquets and catering, facilities, food
and beverage (cooks/servers), gift
shop and espresso bar, golf pro shops,
Always accepting applications for all 32 for medical; 25 for Yes Full-time employees are eligible Yes
positions. Average starting salary dental/life. for health benefits after 90 days
varies depending on experience. of employment. Monthly
premiums for all full-time
employees and family 100
Concentrated hiring in August and 30 Yes Approximately 60 percent. Yes
September, annually. Additional hiring
year-round as needed. Positions we
hire for include executive chefs, sous
chefs, line servers, grill cooks, salad or
St. Joseph Hospital posts all current 20. Benefits begin first Yes For a full-time employee on the Yes. PTO -
opportunities online at of the month after 90 In Network plan the hospital Paid Time
www.PeaceHealth.org. Positions are days of employment. pays 100 percent for the Off system;
posted on a daily basis and employee, 82 percent for paid
applications are accepted online, 24 spouse, and 83 percent for holiday/vacat
Our core operational areas typically 20 Yes Multiple health plans offered, Yes
have the highest growth and includes percentage employer-paid
claims, customer service, enrollment varies.
and provider relations staff. The hiring
range for many of our entry-level
Regularly hires customer service 20 Yes 85 percent for both employee Yes. Paid
representatives in class sizes of 15 to and dependent coverage. time off
17. Classes scheduled through the program
remainder of 2008. Minimum starting begins
salary is $11.07 and increases based accruing
Positions regularly hiring: entry level Limited benefit Yes Employee and dependent Yes
cashier, trailer unloader and salesfloor package, no average; benefits in accordance with
team member. Entry level salary Part-time benefit benefit package eligibility.
range: $8 to $8.50 per hour starting package, 19.5 hours; Target pays 100 percent of
wage. Hourly leadership: $9 to $12.75 Full-time benefit preventative care and
We regularly hire entry-level production 20 Yes Employee premium 100 percent Yes
workers starting at $9 and $10.65 per paid by company. Dependents
hour. Typical number of openings is premium payment depends on
five. time in service.
Regularly hiring for cashiers, overnight No minimum for part- Yes. 70 percent of medical insurance Yes
stockers and sales floor associates. time benefits; 34, for Associates premiums paid by Wal-Mart.
Entry-level salary, with no experience full-time benefits. have more
or training, starts at $8.20 per hour. than 50 ways
Starting rates are potentially higher of
Part-time and full-time faculty, 20. Benefits begin on Yes, for Employees pay between 5 to 22 Professional
professional staff and classified first work day of month positions that percent of the cost of health staff accrue
positions. Classified positions include following hire date meet eligiblity benefits depending on plan 16 hours of
administrative support, fiscal services, except when the criteria. choice and family size. The vacation and
health and safety, computer and info employee begins on average contribution by 8 hours of
Various exempt, faculty and classified Must have contract of Yes WCC pays $707 per month, per Yes. For
positions. Salaries vary depending on 50 percent or more to employee/family for qualifying qualifying
experience and education. qualify for state employees. Remainder is positions.
benefits. Adjunct employee-paid.
faculty needs two
General clerical and a range of 80 compensated hours Yes Up to 100 percent depending on Yes
professional positions. Visit per month in a benefit the plan.
www.whatcomcounty.us for openings. eligible position.
Salary depends on position.
Tellers. 30-35 anticipated openings for 20 Yes Medical, dental and vision: 100 Yes. Two
2008. Average starting salary is $10 percent for fulltime employees weeks after
per hour. and 50 percent for their 1 year of
dependents; 50 percent for part- employment.
time employees and 25 percent
Part-time transit operators; 2-3 35 hours per week; 30 Yes Full-time employees: medical, Yes. Amount
anticipated openings; $15.37 per hour hours per week for dental, vision and life insurance, of leave time
to $19.12 per hour depending upon relief board operators pay monthly contribution of $30 depends on
assignment. Manager of information to qualify for full-time for employee, $57 for employee employee
technology; 1 anticipated opening; benefits. 20 hours per plus spouse, $52 employee plus status (part-
Accepting applications for all positions 33 for full-time Yes 100 percent for employee Yes, up to
at all times. Salary will vary depending benefits; some medical and life insurance four weeks.
upon position and experience. benefits also provided
Background and drug screen required. to part-time employees
Visit www.theskagit.com or call (877)
Our Burlington location regularly hires 20, but we only hire full- We have four Regence cost sharing currently New hires to
for customer service specialists, time employees that health benefit pays 90 percent of most health five years of
membership administrators and claims work 38.75 hours per plans and benefit packages and 75 service are
service analysts. Starting salary range week. Eligible for three dental percent of most dental eligible for
for all three positions is between $11- health benefits on the plans to packages. Employee pays 10 17 days paid
Regularly hiring for process operators 20 Yes Approximately 80 percent Yes, plus
and maintenance technicians. premium paid by employer. ability to
Anticipated openings for 2008: project purchase
engineer, instrument and electrical vacation.
machine shop supervisor/planner,
Janicki Industries is anticipating an 30 Yes Approximately 66 percent. Yes
increase in number of employees once
the Hamilton site is up and running.
Maintenance skill groups and refinery All full-time employees Yes Yes
operators starting at $20.76/hour. eligible
Perks as described by employer
401(k)/Pension Other
401(k) Performance pay bonus program, Years of Service awards and recognition; health and
tuition reimbursement. safety and wellness incentive programs; free employee
assistance program; discounts on items such as cars,
electronics, phones, insurance and travel; Matching Gift
Program where the company matches employee
Yes, both. Wellness plan. Anvil is an employee-owned company.
Washington state retirement Many part-time positions available, Summer and holiday breaks, schedule that coordinates
plans. professional development and with children's school year calendar, some parents work
promotional opportunities, Section in the same school as their children attend, on-site
125 flex spending accounts. childcare at most elementary schools through the YMCA
day care programs, opportunity to make a difference in
Participation in the Deptment of On-site free parking, flexible
Retirement or TIAA/CREF spending accounts for health,
retirement plans is mandatory alternate shifts such as swing or
for regular employees. graveyard, training programs,
Supplemental retirement plans tuition reimbursement for qualifying
Defined contribution and/or Professional development The No. 1 perk is the opportunity to make a difference
defined benefit plan(s) through opportunities, Section 125 flexible for children. In addition, many staff enjoy the summer
the Department of Retirement spending accounts and other and school break periods to spend with their families.
Systems. Must work 17.50 employee paid benefit options.
hours/week to qualify.
A non-contributory (by Life insurance, long-term care On-site fitness facility and wellness program, service
employee) pension and a insurance, long-term disability awards, recognition awards, recreation club and
savings plan with company insurance, health and dependent discounts with major brand companies for select items.
match. care spending accounts, short-term
disability (paid sick days), annual
401(k) available to team Voluntary benefits including flex Casual work environment, locally focused small regional
members after one year. accounts for dependent care or un- grocery chain, local company emphasizing sustainable
Pension available to union reimbursed medical, cancer connections, good corporate citizen involved in
team members. insurance, accident insurance, community, leading contributor and participant in the
group life insurance, short- and American Cancer Society Relay for Life and the Food
401(k) and employee-owned World-class benefits and a flexible Challenging and rewarding work environment.
stock purchase plan. schedule work week. Relocating to a brand new facility on Bellingham’s
waterfront in approximately 2010. Provides an equal mix
of work and family time, plus fun group outings such as
river rafting trips, skiing, baseball games, picnics – even
403(b) – No employer match Short-term disability and life Discounted gym membership.
insurance to employees at
company expense. Employee can
purchase additional life insurance
and long-term disability coverage.
City employees are part of the Depending on which union or
Public Employers Retirement group, other benefits may include
System and also have several flexible spending accounts, same-
deferred compensation sex domestic partner benefits,
spending options. generous sick leave program, staff
Non-contributory (by employee) On-site parking, life insurance, long- On-site gym, on-site credit union, service awards,
retirement plan. 401(k) plan term care insurance, occupational significant discounts on purchases of products through
comprised of two components accidental death insurance, health supplier promotions, park available for use by
where employees may elect to and dependent care flexible employees and retirees, employee Recreation
participate in one or both spending accounts, short-term Committee plans various events annually, employees
401(k) Vision program, dental care, Employee Club activities include holiday parties, family
pharmacy program, health care picnics and miscellaneous recreational events.
reimbursement account, dependent President Awards are given for performing a life-saving
care reimbursement account, act and suggesting money-saving solutions.
voluntary short-term disability, long-
401(k) with employer matching. Annual bonus, on-site parking, Company car, special events, company parties.
flexible work hours, telecommuting,
training programs, tuition
reimbursement.
Employees 21 and older are Dental, Life/AD&D, short-term Flexible schedules and free immunizations.
eligible for 401(k) after three disability, EAP, profit sharing.
months of service. FCN
matches 50 percent of the first
3 percent an employee
Yes. Work over 3.5 hours/day; On-site parking, flexible spending Make a difference in children’s lives, some employees
state retirement system; 401(k) accounts, job sharing, shifts work in the same building where their children attend
available, no employer match. (custodial only), training programs. school, summers off, nice breaks and 12 paid federal
and state holidays, great people to work with.
Yes. 401(k) through the Retirement health care benefits are Employee awards, discounts on purchases.
company. Some union available to some employees,
employees receive pension as depending on their union contract.
part of their union contract. On-site parking, alternate shifts,
training programs, tuition
Benefits vary depending upon Flexible work schedules, Crew discounts, annual holiday party, service awards
union/non-union status, but community college tuition program, discounts with local merchants, services,
include either pension or reimbursement, Haggen savings vacation and activity packages.
401(k). plan, profit sharing, bereavement
pay and paid holidays.
401(k) with defined contribution Short- and long-term disability, long- Annual employee service awards banquet, company
of 3 percent deposited by term care, company paid life/AD&D picnic/baseball game, family holiday party, adult holiday
employer plus 47 percent insurance, employee assistance party, employee suggestion bonus opportunities,
company match of employee’s program, flexible spending wellness program, discounts with local businesses.
first 6 percent of contributions. accounts, educational assistance,
No
401(k) has up to a 3 percent All eligible employees have the Quarterly and annual employee recognition awards,
match of employee opportunity to participate in an annual events and career advancement opportunities
contributions. Also 3 percent Incentive Plan and Employee with training courses available to all employees.
pension after 1 year of Assistance Program upon hire.
employment. Also offers Roth Employees are eligible to set aside
401(k) availabe for all Yearly performance-based bonus, Ability to work from home if needed, pay for half of gym
employees. Pension available training, safety incentive program. memberships for qualifying employees, two employee
for craft workers. parties every year.
401(k) Lowe's offers a variety of benefits, Lowe's employees receive a 10 percent discount on
some of which depend upon purchases, and discounts through GM, Ford, 1-800-
position with company. Some of FLOWERS, Verizon, and more.
these include annual bonus,
employee stock purchase plan,
Washington state Retirement Job-sharing, tuition reimbursement, The opportunity to work with caring adults investing in
System plans life insurance, short- and long-term the lives of children. Most positions also are supported
disability insurance, supplemental by professional development opportunities.
insurance, employee assistance,
and flexible benefit spending
401(k) Twelve annual leave days per year Day care close by, annual company picnic and
for non-exempt employees. Christmas party, on-site espresso/snack stand, on-site
Seventeen annual leave days per fitness center, close-knit community.
year for exempt employees after
one year of service. Twelve sick
401(k) and profit sharing plan. Additional benefit programs include Recognition programs, wellness and safety emphasis,
flexible spending accounts for award programs recognizing performance and customer
medical reimbursement and service achievements, company-wide events, discounts
dependant care, sick leave, at several local gyms. Commuity involvement, support
personal leave, paid holidays, life several healthcare-related charitable organizations.
401(k). Employees can Some additional benefits include Some perks include business casual dress, employee
contribute a percentage of their paid holidays, group life insurance, years-of-service awards, flexible work schedules, and
salary each pay period on a tax- short- and long-term disability company-sponsored events for both employees and
deferred basis up to IRS annual insurance, AD&D, and flexible their families.
limits. Company matches a spending accounts for health and
Washington state Retirement Section 125 Flex spending Work in a warm and inviting environment with wonderful
Plans account, job sharing, part-time children and families. Meridian is a great place to live
employment, discounted gym and work.
membership.
Washington state Department Part-time positions and flexible The opportunity to make a difference in children's lives,
of Retirement Systems; schedules available, annual summer and holiday breaks, schedule that coordinates
voluntary employee funded tax- professional development stipend, with school year calendar.
sheltered annuity plan 403(b) many voluntary benefits such as
available. flexible spending accounts, annual
401(k) Benefits include on-site college Fun employee events like bowling night, employee
accredited training program, free appreciation day, Halloween party and others. Employee
meal each shift, flexible work rewards program for employees to earn gift cards and
schedules, paid birthday off, certificates. Free turkey each Thanksgiving. Free
floating holidays, paid sick leave, parking and shuttle service. Discounted gym
Yes. For eligible positions in Professional development for Summer and holiday breaks, schedule that coordinates
the state retirement system; certificated staff, many voluntary with children's school year calendar, and the opportunity
401(k) available, no employer benefits including section 125 to make a difference in the lives of children.
match. flexible spending accounts, life and
disability insurance, annual sick
401(k) available after one year
and 1,000 hours, with company
matching up to 4 percent.
401(k) after 90 days of Flexible spending accounts Reduced- or no-fee banking services, years of service
employment with Peoples Bank (dependent daycare and un- awards/recognition, discounted fitness fees.
employer match of 100 percent reimbursed medical), some tuition
of the first 7 percent of the reimbursement, life and LTD, in-
employee deferral. house job training, employee
401(k) after 90 days. Company Quarterly bonus, on-site parking, Discount on purchases from all School Specialty, Inc.
matches 50 percent of the first flexible spending accounts for companies, additional 24 hours given as paid time off to
6 percent that the employee health and daycare, tuition volunteer in the school system or with charitable
contributes. reimbursement. organizations.
401(k) Annual company Mariners Game Day, annual holiday
party/awards dinner, Wellness Program with incentives.
401(k) Dental, vision, life, LTD, AD&D, Annual employee appreciation event, holiday event,
Employee Assistance Program, annual awards dinner, recognition programs and flexible
paid holidays, paid leave for scheduling.
bereavement, military, and jury
duty, on-site employee dining room
401(k) with employer match up Full-time employees earn 18 days Free meals while on shift, 20 percent discount on all
to 4 percent dollar-for-dollar of of vacation and holiday for the first logo items in the gift shop and any purchase of food in
employee contribution after one and second years of service. Part- the restaurant, free birthday dinner at the steak house,
year of employment. Available time employees accrue vacation Employee of the Month recognition, always growing and
to both full- and part-time based on number of hours worked offering the potential for promotion.
401(k) These benefits are directly related Depending on position or status and tenure with the
to the individual position. All full- company. All staff receives one free meal for every shift
time employees have options for worked. The company offers a discount to major
medical, life, dental and vision national stores in a program called SAVE. All-staff
insurance. Flexible spending celebrations happen twice a year. A small bonus is
Retirement (403B plan), Education scholarships, tuition Quarterly employee celebrations, annual employee
employee can contribute up to assistance, long- and short-term recognition program with a special lunch for every five
50 percent, hospital matches disability. FSA and HSA accounts years of employment, annual picnic, discounts at local
up to 4 percent. (401A) Base offered. Commute trip reduction gyms and on cell phone service. Discounts available to
Plan after 3-years of service - program offers free bus pass or employees for auto, homeowners, long-term care,
401(k) and Roth 401(k) offered, Free on-site parking, flexible Annual company picnic, annual employee recognition
as well as a company-paid spending accounts for health and banquet, extensive employee discounts program,
retirement benefit. dependent care expenses, dental employee recognition program.
and vision benefits, life and
accidental death and disability
401(k) immediately upon hire Employee phone program with State-of-the-art work areas with on-site café, fitness
with an employer match at the deep discounts for friends and center, a game room, an Internet Café; serenity room;
rate of $1 for $1 up to the first 3 family; quarterly bonuses for all health and fitness discounts; discounts on other types of
percent of pay and 50 cents on employees; incentive program for insurance such as pet insurance; summer and holiday
the next 2 percent of pay. high performers that includes employee events; supports several community
401K, pension and retirement Flexible work hours, tuition Ten percent employee discount on merchandise.
benefits. reimbursement for leadership,
flexible spending accounts for both
health care and daycare.
401(k). Employees are eligible Flexible spending accounts for Employee service and attendance awards, annual
after 3 months of service. insurance premiums, health summer family picnic, annual company holiday party,
Company matches 50 cents on expenses and daycare. Tuition safety lunches.
the first 6 percent of employee reimbursement, short term
contribution. disability, long term disability and
Yes. Company paid benefit to Part-time (8 to 33 hours per week): Childcare discounts, eye-wear discounts, educational
401(k). Profit sharing after 1 1 average week paid vacation after discounts, travel discounts, cell phone discounts, gym
year with 1,000 hours of second year. 1 year waiting period discounts including Weight Watchers program, career
service. Associate can add to to enroll in Wal-Mart health plans advancement, financial services, scholarships,
401(k) with personal payroll and 18 month wait for HMO volunteerism grants, freedom to talk to management
Participation in retirement plans Western offers eligible employees Employees enjoy a variety of recreation and wellness
is mandatory for all permanent a full suite of benefits including, but programs including access to a state of the art fitness
employees. Some employees not limited to, dental, life insurance, center, Lakewood Watersports facility on Lake Whatcom
belong to the state's defined long-term disability insurance, long- and Viqueen Lodge on Sinclair Island. Other perks
benefit plan, while other term care insurance, and employee include employee tuition waiver, technology training, cell
DRS or TIAA-CREF retirement Flexible spending account,
options for qualifying employee assistance program, free
individuals. parking, tuition waivers for
qualifying employees, AFLAC.
Washington State Public Flexible spending accounts, job Health Promotion program and annual Employee
Employees Retirement System shares, alternative shifts and Recognition Day.
(PERS); LEOFF (law flexible work hours, depending on
enforcement officer retirement the position.
plan); and deferred
401(k) plan participation after 1 Paid personal leave: 5 days at time Corporate discounts at YMCA, Bellingham Athletic Club,
year of employment, 401(k) of employment, 6 days per year Gold’s Gym, Curves for Women, and Homestead
plan annual employer thereafter. Paid bereavement Fitness Center. Employer-sponsored staff athletic teams
contribution is 11 percent of leave, jury duty pay, paid holidays. (bowling/softball/soccer). Wellness programs (on-site
participant’s gross Employee assistance program blood donation, employer paid flu immunization).
Public Employees Retirement Flexible spending account, annual Special Events: Employee safety breakfasts, annual
System funded by employee bus pass (employee and safety and awards banquet, annual bus rodeo, discount
and employer contributions dependents), tuition membership at YMCA.
(required); 457(b) funded by reimbursement, operator training
employee only (voluntary). program, attendance incentive
401(k) Dental, life, vision, ADD, short- and Employee recognition/reward programs, annual awards
long-term disability insurance, paid banquet, annual employee appreciation event, holiday
holidays, paid sick leave, all shifts event, all shifts (day, swing, and graveyard), on-site
(day, swing, and graveyard), paid lighted and paved employee parking, shuttle, subsidized
bereavement, jury and military meals in separate employee dining room and credit
Eligible for 401(k) on the first of Flexible spending accounts Employee discounts, onsite workout facility, holiday
the month following one month available, some positions have parties and employee awards.
of service. Regence will match flexible work hours, tuition
contributions of 1 to 6 percent reimbursement, domestic partner
of eligible pay with 50 cents for benefits, commute reimbursement
Yes, both. Annual bonus, flexible spending On-site fitness center, $250/year towards gym
accounts for health or daycare, membership.
tuition reimbursement, domestic
partner benefits.
Yes Flexible spending account for Discounted gym membership, personal and professional
health and daycare, long-term growth opportunities, on-site celebration of major
disability, group life insurance, holidays and minority cultural events. Great family-
employee assistance program, free oriented company.
on-site parking, day, swing,
401(k) with 7 percent pre-tax 100 percent tuition reimbursement, Involvement in community, purchase and travel
match by employer; retirement flexible spending, domestic partner discounts, discounted gym memberships, special events
plan vests after 5 years and benefits, training programs, and clubs (TERA Tesoro Employee Recreation
pays a benefit for life based on alternating shifts (operations). Association, EAGLES Environmental Awareness Group
pay and service. Learning Environmental Solutions, Golf Club).
