Material Inspector
Chambersburg, PA, US, 17201
Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Various Shifts
Work Designation: Onsite
Position Summary:
As a Material Inspector, you’ll be an essential part of our team, accurately weighing batches to enable Right the First Time (RFT) goals for processing. Also meeting departmental goals of average pre-weighs (PWs) while working in a timely manner with accuracy. This role also offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career within our structured path for growth and guaranteed pay progression milestones at 90 days and 180 days!
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in preparing batch spices according to production schedule and established formulas
- Weigh and measure spices and ingredients with scales and other measuring devices and maintain accuracy
- Is required to know and follow the spice room standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Is required to accurately fill in batch sheets with material supplier lot number (#) using the sequence of first in, first out (FIFO) rotation
- Will be trained in the Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS) and be required to follow procedures as outlined in handling materials
- Learn the cooler and warehouse rack locations for spice room ingredients to gather needed amounts of ingredients to meet production schedule
- Assist processors as needed; may be required to scan in batches (components) when weighed to assist the coordinator
- Perform general clean up including having chemical training to use the foamer in the room
- 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:
- Must have the ability to follow directions, read, write and communicate effectively
- Must have the ability to count accurately and do simple mathematics
- Must have the ability to use scales and other measuring devices
- Must have the flexibility to work hours as assigned by supervisor
- Is self-starting, self-directing and exercises good judgment and decision making skills
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:
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Competitive Pay with Built-In Progression: We offer a competitive starting wage with guaranteed pay increases within the first 180 days.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage from day one, along with paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and profit-sharing/401(k) matching after eligibility criteria are met.
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Supportive Culture and Growth: Join a safe, inclusive environment where we invest
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. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by established Company Safety standards. May require work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet for prolonged periods of 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.
Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg