Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Afternoons

Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Status: Full Time
Vacancy Type: Replacement

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, Processor 2 is responsible for ensuring the products scheduled for production are produced as per the proper recipes and formulas and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) requirements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up decks and equipment for product runs and changeovers per cook sheet, ensuring safety, quality, and production standards.
• Pre-scale ingredients accurately and efficiently according to cook sheets.
• Monitor processing activities against the production schedule and update QC, Maintenance, and Supervisors as needed.
• Ensure QC protocols are followed and complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Inspect equipment, initiate sanitation protocols, and maintain sterilization, sanitation, and housekeeping standards per SSOPs.
• Ensuring all standards for sterilization, sanitation & housekeeping as per Company SSOP's are met
• Assisting in training is required to ensure proper production SOPs. GMP's, equipment and Health & Safety Standards are met
• Carry out timely and effective line handover between shifts, including the completion of proper documentation and accurate briefing on progress/issues
• Participate in product trials, customer audits, and integrate plant, quality, safety, and security policies into daily operations.
• Delegate tasks effectively, train new employees.
• Perform tasks on time and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• All other work as assigned by duly authorized Supervisor

Education and Experience:

• Previous production or processing experience or equivalent required.
• High School Diploma is preferred.
• Forklift, Reach Truck and Electric Pallet Truck License is a definite asset.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors as a Quality Focused, Service orientated team player
• Solve problems independently as per standard guidelines and procedures
• Written skills for document completion and use
• Oral & written communication to give and understand work instructions (both written & verbal)
• Working with others, problem solving, critical thinking, continuous learning, finding information
• Significant use of memory

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, with coverage beginning following the completion of your probationary period.

• Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
• RRSP Program
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Extended Health Care Benefits, Health Care Spending Account, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly starting rate of $20.95 and upon successful completion of the probation period, the hourly rate will increase.
• Certain shifts are eligible for a shift premium of $1.00/hr or $2.00/hr

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 Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Ventura Foods Canada may use AI in certain steps of the recruitment process.