Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Nights - 12 hours shifts
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
Operate filling and packaging equipment in an efficient and accurate manner. Ensure that all products and packaging produced comply with all quality guidelines. Accomplish this by using the daily production schedule to determine the products to be processed and know the specific requirements for each product ran. These include, but are not limited to, processing parameters, ingredients, coding, rework, labeling, packaging, machinery set up and operations, including palletizing configurations in order to process food grade oils.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Start up and check equipment for preventative maintenance issues, proper set up, and operation. Perform minor maintenance and adjustments as needed. Perform pre-shift preparation, ensure all surfaces that contact product, i.e., piping, utensils, and vessels are sanitized and ready for operationMaintains operation of crystallizing and/or filling and packaging machinery to produce a quality product within customer's requirements and specificationsRead daily production schedule to determine products to be processed and know their specific requirements as well as process in the established sequence for crystallizingComply with all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), safety procedures, company policies, quality policies and procedures, and Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points as they apply to this positionPerforms quality checks on proper placement of lids, packaging, weights, codes, and case inspections to ensure that all quality and customer specifications are met. Crystallization will require operator to perform some analytical testingCommunicates any problems or issues with appropriate personnel, including at shift change and with incoming machine operator. Coordinate status with relief personnelMaintains SIS scheduling goals, maintains documentation on production output and completes all other required paperwork, timely and accuratelyMaintains daily operational sanitation dutiesResponsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controlsOther duties as assignedEducation and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience1 year of experienceExperience as a machine operator in a food manufacturing environment preferredKnowledge and Skills:
Must be able to completely operate, set up, change-over, shutdown the entire line(s) and/or have completed all approved training for production crystallizing processMust possess good reading and math skills to accurately perform the requirements of the jobMechanical aptitude including good hand and eye coordination is requiredRequire excellent written and verbal communication skillsWhy Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you're willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employeesProfit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and HolidaysEmployee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance ProgramsPhysical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.
Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.
Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:
Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); andBe required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace
Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Read LessEmployment Type: Salaried
Shift: Nights - 12 hours shifts
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
The production supervisor's responsibility is to oversee the workflow at our facilities. Supervisors should have a focus on meeting production goals, quality, safety, people leadership, engagement, and cost objectives. The role is a complex one, He/She will not just be someone who only supervises the work of others. A supervisor is also responsible for the coaching and development of employees, resolving issues and escalating as needed, and guiding our team to be successful every shift. The Supervisor serves as the link between the area team and upper management relaying information and engaging with the overall success of the plant.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for performance management of direct reports including - direction setting, accountability, coaching, feedback, performance reviews, development, training, etc. Responsible for monitoring the production process utilizing RedZone and by being on the floor engaging with the area team. Escalating any production issues per the escalation criteria and communicating within a timely manner.Plan, organize, and delegate work assignments to accommodate departmental schedules and to best utilize manpower and equipment and thereby meeting OEE efficiencies and striving for continual improvement within department.Ensures administrative tasks are completed including interviewing new potential team members, planning & scheduling, safety reporting, kronos, and other system entries.Ensure product specifications are met and alerting production manager and quality assurance if product quality is in question immediately. Resolve quality issues through training of personnel and enforcement of standards.Leading & Participation in continuous improvement projects within supervised area. Attending specified meetings and providing detailed shift handover information.Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.A minimum of 3-5 years as front line supervisor in a manufacturing environment is preferred.Experience in food manufacturing facilities and knowledge of GMP's, HACCP, and sanitation practices is helpful.Knowledge and Skills:
Must possess knowledge of the manufacturing environment.Skill set of strong leadership capability and organizational skills.Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross functionally and upwards.Skill set must include strong analytical ability, observation, and coaching skills. Ability to motivate, lead, and engage employees.Excellent problem solving skills and strong work ethic.Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you're willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employeesProfit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and HolidaysEmployee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance ProgramsSalary Base Range of $69,370.00 - $88,499.25 Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)The "base salary range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.
Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.
Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.
Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:
Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); andBe required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Shift: Nights - 12 hours shifts
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
Utilizing skill set, maintain optimal operating condition of equipment using company approved food safety practices/policies. Train Production Machine Technician to increase skill level in the department. Decrease equipment downtime utilizing training and skills.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs corrective maintenance and emergency maintenance on food packaging/processing equipment to maximize machine up-timeCompletion of scheduled preventative maintenance and work orders assigned to increase asset lifeTroubleshoot and resolve minor equipment mechanical/electrical issuesRebuild pumps, mills, gearboxes and other miscellaneous mechanical entitiesUtilize plant systems to generate work requests, track hours worked and initiate purchasing requestsAssists Production Machine Operators in troubleshooting equipment problemsTrain Machine operators with up to date information to increase skill level within department Performs all work in accordance with established HACCP and OSHA policies. Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controlsOther duties as assignedEducation and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience1-3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environmentKnowledge and Skills:
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and problem s and ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization existsAble to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule formAble to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram formWorking knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety and basic understanding of mechanical applications and principlesDemonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical tradesWhy Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you're willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employeesProfit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and HolidaysEmployee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance ProgramsPhysical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.
Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.
Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:
Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); andBe required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace
Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Read LessEmployment Type: Hourly
Shift: Nights - 12 hours shifts
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
Support for Department Supervisor, Department Superintendent and Department Manager. Coordinate activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives. Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Work and communicate with the Processing Supervisor to coordinate the daily activities of the B&L, oils, ILS and spice room department including staffing, re-work, ingredients, helping to adjust batches monitoring packaging activities, spice room weighing, and monitoring processing activitiesGive direction to and help manage and monitor the training of all team members in B&L, oils, ILS and spice room departments, including packaging and processing in all areas. Plan, schedule, organize and delegate production needs. Ensure that lines are staffed properly to produce product. Ensure that employees are trained to perform the job to which they are assigned. Administer work rules and company policies in a fair and consistent mannerPrepare all necessary documents and reports in an accurate and timely fashionMonitor B&L, oils, ILS and spice room areas for standard operating procedure (SOP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) complianceMaintain sanitary conditions in the facility. Follow good housekeeping procedures at all timesResponsible for supporting the SQF Program and performing other duties as assignedAct as backup for other Department Lead (Processing) or other shifts as needed and fill in for Processing Supervisor as neededParticipate in Continuous Improvement (CI) projectsResponsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controlsOther duties as assignedEducation and Experience:
High School Diploma/GEDExperience in the food manufacturing environment with oils, dressings and/or sauces and operating lift equipment preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with the ability to give and follow directions accuratelyMust be able to operate all equipment safely and efficiently; have an understanding of continuous system processing, packaging, oil offloading (rail side) and ingredient weighingPossess leadership skills and the ability to train employeesRequires computer skills in Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point as well as mathematical skillsWhy Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you're willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
The "base hourly range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.
Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.
Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.
Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:
Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type: Hourly
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
Use daily schedule to coordinate the unloading and storage of incoming ingredient oils, as well perform sanitation duties on the tank farm areas. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) to ensure proper food safety procedures.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Use daily schedule to coordinate the unloading and storage of incoming ingredient oils, as well perform sanitation duties on the tank farm areas. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) to ensure proper food safety procedures.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience1 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferredExperience in railcar unloading or formulating preferredKnowledge and Skills:
Must possess excellent math and reading skillsMust have the mechanical aptitude to be able to rebuild valves and equipment as needed, as well as good hand and eye coordinationFull working knowledge of all tanks, processes, piping, and equipment. Must be able to execute any emergency shutdowns, configurations, etc. Must have knowledge of the opening and the closing of the entire tank farm area and demonstrated ability of how to properly open and close all tanks, and how to turn all pumps on and offMust be able to multitask to perform required daily dutiesPossess good written and verbal communication skillsWhy Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you're willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employeesProfit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and HolidaysEmployee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance ProgramsAnnual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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