Shift: Days
Employment Type: Hourly
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Processor 1 is responsible for ensuring the products scheduled for production are produced as per the proper recipes and formulas and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) requirements.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Set up decks and equipment for product runs and changeovers per cook sheets, ensuring safety, quality, and production standards.
Pre-scaling ingredients as per cook sheets accurately and efficiently without assistance
Monitor processing activities against production schedule and update QC, Maintenance and Supervision on progress as needed
Ensuring all QC protocols are in place and completing all required documentation (including daily records) accurately and on time
Inspect equipment, initiate sanitation protocols, and maintain sterilization, sanitation, and housekeeping standards per SSOPs.
Ensuring all standards for sterilization, sanitation & housekeeping as per Company SSOP's are met
Assisting in training as required to ensure proper production SOP's. GMP's, equipment and Health & Safety Standards are met
Carry out timely and effective line handover between shifts, including the completion of proper documentation and accurate briefing on progress/issues
Participate in product trials, customer audits, and integrate plant, quality, safety, and security policies into daily operations.
Delegate tasks effectively, train new employees.
Perform tasks on time and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Be the main contact for the processing department when Supervisor is absent
All other work as assigned by duly authorized Supervisor or Team Leader
Processor 1 duties ONLY:
Execute modifications (without assistance) to ensure batches produced conforms to specifications
Implement changes/adaptations to formula and/or process as per written instructions without assistance
Batch/process for product trails as required
Delegate and work with Processor 2s or Team Workers to perform tasks of the processing floor
Education and Experience:
2 years of Production or Processing or equivalent experience is required
1 year of Ventura Food Experience
Must be able to perform one of the two: D53/D54/D55 & Pre-weigh OR D75 & Pre-weigh
Must be able to perform one of the two: D56 & D59 OR D77 & D61
Must be able to perform one of the three: D61 & D70 OR D60 & D70 OR D71
Knowledge and Skills:
Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors as a Quality Focused, Service orientated team player
Solve problems independently as per standard guidelines and procedures
Written skills for document completion and use
Oral & written communication to give and understand work instructions (both written & verbal)
Working with others, problem solving, critical thinking, continuous learning, finding information
Significant use of memory
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, with coverage beginning following the completion of your probationary period.
Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
RRSP Program
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Extended Health Care Benefits, Health Care Spending Account, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits.
Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
Bidding Information:
For specific information on the bidding procedure, including bid eligibility requirements, please refer to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. You may cancel or remove a bid by selecting “Withdraw Application” from the Actions dropdown, found on the Job Applications page under Careers within SuccessFactors. Please refer to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement to understand if/when this is contractually allowed. Positions may be posted internally after the bidding window has ended. This is not intended to extend the window for bidding. This is to allow employees to refer friends or family members not currently employed by Ventura Foods.
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); and
Be 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 Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
