Line Operator

Location:

Albert Lea, MN, US, 56007

Location: Albert Lea
Shift: [[cust_ShiftThree]]
Number of Openings: [[numberOpenings]]
Pay Rate: $25.65
Primary Line: Line 3
Department: Production

Position Summary:

To ensure line is running efficiently and producing quality product while meeting scheduled production levels.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure product being produced meets all Ventura Foods quality standards. Must ensure proper consistency, color, and flavor standards are met.
Produce the quantities required of each product per production schedule.
Ensure weight checks are performed at appropriate frequency.
Verify appropriate packaging supplies are being used.
Verify correct code date is being applied legibly to individual containers and cases.
Maintain accurate and legible paperwork.
Responsible for equipment setup and changeovers.
Direct and guide line personnel as necessary to ensure line efficiency.
Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls and safety programs.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

Individual must be able to physically perform tasks required of position. Must satisfactorily pass Company provided Basic Refrigeration Class.

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:

Retirement savings options
Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
On-the-job training
Hourly starting rate of $$25.65 with opportunities for hourly rate increases and career progression. Positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts are eligible for a $0.25/hr shift differential.

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 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.