Oil Handler

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO, US, 64504

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Days – 12 hour shifts
Work Designation: Onsite

Position Summary:

Use daily schedule to coordinate the unloading and storage of incoming ingredient oils, as well perform sanitation duties on the tank farm areas. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) to ensure proper food safety procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Use daily schedule to coordinate the unloading and storage of incoming ingredient oils, as well perform sanitation duties on the tank farm areas. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) to ensure proper food safety procedures.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
1 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Experience in railcar unloading or formulating preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

Must possess excellent math and reading skills
Must have the mechanical aptitude to be able to rebuild valves and equipment as needed, as well as good hand and eye coordination
Full working knowledge of all tanks, processes, piping, and equipment. Must be able to execute any emergency shutdowns, configurations, etc. Must have knowledge of the opening and the closing of the entire tank farm area and demonstrated ability of how to properly open and close all tanks, and how to turn all pumps on and off
Must be able to multitask to perform required daily duties
Possess good written and verbal communication 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:

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:
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.