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Machine Operator II 1st

Location: 

Birmingham, AL, US, 35201

Employment Type: Hourly
Work Arrangement: Onsite 

Position Summary:

To safely transfer quality product at a high rate of speed from the plants mixing and distribution systems, to the customer perferred packaging

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Start up, shutdown, operate and monitor Votator process and associated equipment to ensure the production of a quality product meeting all requirements outlined by Ventura Foods, LLC.  This position will require learning and operation of mulitple votation systems.

Make and document all necessary approved adjustments, while keeping record of all batches or cases run. Maintain and control process within the established parameters to ensure a quality product.

Complete all testing of the products produdced and adjust process using established operating procedures.  Make and document all necessary adjustments, while keeping record of batches made.

Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined by Ventura Foods, LLC including but not limited to General Manaufacturing Procedures, Safety, Job Specific PPE and Housekeeping.

Flexibility to work different shifts, weekends and overtime as needed.

Work on other lines when necessary or needed on any position as assigned by the Supervisor and demonstreate a willingness to learn and perform assigned duties.

Learn sanitation responsibilities pertaining to cleaning on the line when votation is complete and possible.  Be able to perform other tasks to support sanitation when schedule permits.

Must have a sense of urgency and expedience to ensure time management is handled well and that the votation process does not delay start times for production lines in the morning.

Perform other tasks and duties as neede or assigned by the Supervisor.

Ensure line is producing safe quality products while meeting throughput targets.  Be able to show and explain when and why targets are missed.

Education and Experience:

chool Diploma or GED.   Experienced as a Machine Operator

Knowledge and Skills:

Mechanical aptitude, good judgement, hand and eye coordination, maual dexterity, strength and stamina, good vision, ability to work with and lead others, some electrical knowledge, effective communicator, both written and verbal.  Must be able to identify and report any food safety and food security concerns. 

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
  • Salary Base Range of $39,252.00 - $48,220.20*
  • 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.  

 

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.

 

Ventura Foods may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted tools at certain stages of our hiring process, including identifying & sourcing candidates, reviewing applications and matched candidates on job boards and websites, and generating screening questions to help us work more efficiently and consistently. We regularly review our tools to promote fairness and reduce the risk of bias. However, while these tools support our process, every hiring decision is made by a real person on our team.  Applicants in the State of New York may request an alternative process by contacting us at VFaccessibility@rescocompany.com.


Nearest Major Market: Birmingham

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