About the role

Food Mixer/Batcher responsible for production following recipes and quality standards at Ventura Foods. Collaborating with supervisors and adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.

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
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

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
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)