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Starch Cook

Ventura Foods
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Location:

Waukesha, WI, US, 53186

Employment Type: Hourly

Work Designation: Onsite

Shift: Second

Position Summary

Responsible for efficiently mixing finished products and maintaining the highest possible quality standards.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

  • Prepare product according to established formulas, while monitoring the needs of production to keep filing areas supplied with finished product.
  • Perform deck set-up for daily schedule, operate equipment to aid in processing formulas; keep processing equipment clean and sanitized.
  • Use Local Control Panel (LCP) to control the additions of all metered and manually added/weighed ingredients to mix and transfer completed batches to production lines or portable equipment.
  • Supply a product sample, as required, to Quality control (QC) for testing and approval for packing.
  • Make and document all necessary adjustments, while keeping record of batches made, ingredients used including lot numbers.
  • Clear out product lines of with water at the end of daily product run. Remove empty containers, garbage and follow good houskeeping standards.
  • Other non-routine duties as assigned

Education And Experience

  • HS Diploma or GED or related experience in food processing.

Knowledge And Skills

  • Must be able to read and communicate in the "English Language" in order to accurately select materials per Batch Sheets.
  • Read, interpret, and execute documents such as safety rules, and standard operating procedures (SOP's).
  • Possess reading and math skills needed to accurately verify quantities of ingredients and to accurate add ingrediants to batch.
  • Requires a good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure food safety
  • Responsible for operating forklift, scales, and Local Control Panel (LCP).

Bidding Information

For specific information on the bidding procedure, including bid eligibility requirements, please refer to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. You may cancel or remove a bid by selecting “Withdraw Application” from the Actions dropdown, found on the Job Applications page under Careers within SuccessFactors. Please refer to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement to understand if/when this is contractually allowed. Positions may be posted internally after the bidding window has ended. This is not intended to extend the window for bidding. This is to allow employees to refer friends or family members not currently employed by Ventura Foods.

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.

Requirements

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.

Nearest Major Market: Waukesha

Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee

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