Maintainer- 1st Shift

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: To ensure line is running efficiently and producing quality product while meeting scheduled production levels.
Work in a manufacturing environment following appropriate policies and procedures to ensure successful execution of position responsibilities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure product being produced meets all Ventura Foods’ quality standards.
Must ensure proper consistency, color, and flavor standards are met Produce the quantities required of each product per production schedule Ensure weight checks are performed at appropriate frequency Verify appropriate packaging supplies are being used Verify correct code date is being applied legibly to individual containers and cases Maintain accurate and legible paperwork Responsible for equipment set up and change-overs Direct and guide line personnel as necessary to ensure line efficiency 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 Knowledge and Skills: Must be able to physically perform tasks required of position Must satisfactorily pass Ventura Foods’ provided Basic Refrigeration Class 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.