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Location:

Albert Lea, MN, US, 56007

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Second First
Work Designation: Onsite
Employment Status:

Position Summary:

Transfer product located in warehouse to appropriate outbound trailers while maintaining accuracy of inventory. Work in a warehouse environment following appropriate policies and procedures to ensure successful execution of position responsibilities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate either a sit down and/or stand up forklift in an efficient manner
Load trailers utilizing pick tickets ensuring loads are balanced and accurately loaded
Haul and put away production as needed
Use RF scanners to maintain an accurate inventory
Ensure first in, first out (FIFO) rotation is followed
Follow locator system 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 controls

Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills:

Capable of being forklift licensed/certified
Must have good reading, writing and math skills
Must be able to physically perform tasks required of position

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 on your 1st day of employment.

Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel
Employee Appreciation Events

Physical Demands:
Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task(s). Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Additional demands may be required.

Work Environment:
In addition to normal business hours, work schedules may include after hours and weekends as needed. May work outside and in adverse temperatures which include extreme hot, cold, and humidity. Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by established Company Safety standards.

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.