Location : Albert Lea, MN

Exemption : Nonexempt

Shift : First

OUR COMPANY :

Ventura Foods is a leading global manufacturer of branded and custom food products that proudly helps food providers in the U.

S., Canada and more than 60 other countries earn a special place on consumers’ tables. We do this by continually crafting custom dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, and other food solutions that exceed peoples’ expectations for great-tasting flavors and high-quality ingredients.

Headquartered in Brea, California, Ventura Foods operates 14 manufacturing facilities, 3 culinary centers, and numerous distribution centers across North America.

When you work in our manufacturing and distribution facilities, 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.

Position Summary :

Provide administrative support to the production department by entering various types of data from the JDE system into manageable reports.

Work closely with inventory in various capacities to assure efficient productivity. Hours of work will typically be 9 AM - 5 PM, there may be times when working over 8 hours will be necessary.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Reconcile production daily using line sheets versus scanned cases
• Works closely with inventory control and production personnel on ingredient and inventory variances
• Inventories work-in-progress (WIP) totes, WIP spices and butter daily
• Enters oil receivers into AS400 from railcars and tankers that were unloaded by the tank farm daily
• Downloads data from the AS400 system and enters into the schedule attainment report daily
• Assist production department with batch sheets and schedules daily
• 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

1 or more years of experience in a food manufacturing environment

Knowledge and Skills :

• Requires organizational and excellent math skills including decimals, fractions and percentages
• Requires knowledge of all Microsoft computer programs, including Word and Excel as well as Outlook and AS400
• Must be able to follow instructions and work independently
• Must have good reasoning abilities in making work-related decisions

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.

Last updated : 2024-04-23