Food Recapture Machine Operator (Hiring Immediately)

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Second
Work Arrangement:  Onsite 

Position Summary:

Reprocess edible product for reuse.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reprocess edible product by deboxing and melting the product. Operate the Baader machine and product-saver to remvove the product from the packaging.
• Maintain a Safe work area.
• Ensure that products are melted into the correct formula at the correct level to avoid food safetyand quality problems by introducing allergens to non-allegenic products.
• Ensure that product for reporcessing is handled in accordance with GMP's and Kosher regulations
• Heat treat product for reprocessing, as required to achieve HACCP CCP's.
• Ensure that all containers of product for remelt in the area are labeled properly with the date, line #, formula, and quantity. Maintian records of usage so that product is trace-able

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Complete knowledge of re-melting and mixing processes.
• 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

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.