Assistant Processor

Location:

Chambersburg, PA, US, 17201

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Nights – 12 hours shifts
Work Designation: Onsite

Position Summary:

The Assistant Processor assists in preparing product according to established formulas. Responsible for assisting in getting prepared batches of product toted off and/or pumped into hold tanks for the production line.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide primary deck support by mixing and blending batch alongside processor, i.e., A deck and H deck
Provide deck support by setting up, rinsing and filling totes of finished product for PC/cup production
Provide mezzanine support by handling totes of finished product to fill hold tanks on mezzanine for cup lines
Sets up processing work area, keeps it clean and orderly throughout the work shift, places product (good or bad) in proper containers securing and properly tagging as applicable and discards any trash generated in work area, i.e., trash hopper, empty rework boxes, emptied ingredient drums, liners, etc.
Follow instructions from processor to make necessary adjustments to formulas being made
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 food manufacturing experience
1 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to read and understand written instructions
Ability to work hours assigned by supervisors
Ability to follow all GMP standards and expectations and adhere to SQF guidelines

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

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.