Production

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Second  
Work Arrangement: Onsite 

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Production position is for the application of safe work practices in the operation of the packaging line and work area. These practices will be continuously employed while producing consistent high quality products that allow Ventura Foods to service customers’ needs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate 35# line to produce product to Ventura Foods’/customer specifications:

  A. Coordinate with tank farm and Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure oil meets specifications. Notify supervisor or QA of any inconsistencies in oil

  B. Ensure that all key performance parameters are met, proper oil, weight, amount of splash, lids, barcodes, labels, and proper seals, prior to sending finished product to warehouse

  C. Ensure lab is notified when line starts and when changeovers are complete

  D. Inspect HACCP points on a regular basis, as defined by QA, and maximize performance of filters, change and clean when line efficiency falls

• Maintain a consistent product during entire production run and ensure worker safety and food safety procedures are met:

  A. Monitor all equipment and make adjustments as needed to maintain consistent product quality

  B. Complete required paperwork as required at scheduled intervals; code checks, production recording, and other required checks (use pen only on all paperwork)

  C. Immediately notify supervisor and QA of any suspect product that does not meet specifications

  D. Continually keep work area clean and safe without causing food safety issues

  E. Follow all defined changeover procedures to ensure consistent product quality is maintained

• Ensure that the line is supplied with the proper materials to produce the day’s production run:

  A.  Understand tank farm and how to supply the line with oil without causing contamination

  B.  Inspect all items to ensure food safety guidelines are met

  C.  Notify supervisor or QA if any variances are noted

• Set up line for production run to ensure the application of safe work and food safety practices are met:

  A. Inspect work area for worker safety and food safety issues, list findings on operator’s report. Notify supervisor immediately of any deficiencies

  B. Review production paperwork and setup coder to meet Ventura Foods’/customer requirements

  C. Ensure all HACCP requirements are in place

• 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 controls
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 1 or more years of experience in food line-production preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to read and write legibly and perform basic mathematic functions
• Ability to understand defined operating procedures and their application to producing quality product in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to operate all 35# line equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to use JDE RFSmart system for inventory transactions and locator system maintenance
• Capable of becoming qualified to operate required forklifts in a safe and efficient manner
• Must be able to utilize time wisely and work with limited supervision and notify supervisor of any problems as they arise

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 employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly Base Range of $0.00 - $0.00*

 

*The “base hourl