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About the Role

Processor 1 is responsible for ensuring products are produced according to recipes, formulas, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) requirements, reporting to the Production Supervisor.

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

Requirements

• 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)
• Working with others, problem solving, critical thinking, continuous learning, finding information
• Significant use of memory
• 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.
• Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements.
• 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);
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Skills

• Quality Focused
• Service orientated
• Problem solving
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Critical thinking
• Continuous learning
• Finding information

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Hourly
• Full Time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Previous production or processing experience or equivalent required.

Education Level

• High School Diploma is preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $20.95/hour
• Certain shifts are eligible for a shift premium of $1.00/hr or $2.00/hr

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.