Material Handler

Why Join Us?

We are passionate about enhancing the food experience across foodservice. Ventura Foods delivers customized flavor solutions, including liquid portion control, dry condiments and seasonings and dry-blended mixes.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance policy in the amount of 2X annual salary (100% employer paid)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Supplemental Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage, and Hospital Indemnity
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Mental Health Wellness Program

JOB SUMMARY: Pulls orders accurately in preparation for prompt shipment using forklift and pallet jack equipment. Does the necessary paper work to adequately document the order for shipment and inventory control.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate powered fork trucks or pallet jacks
• Using pick lists, obtain product from warehouse distribution and palletize it in correct order.
• Check accuracy of carton count, product and size requested.
• Attach the required label to cartons.
• Follow checklist procedures to inspect power equipment prior to each shift for problems. Report problems to Supervisor.
• Be trained and certified for safe and efficient use of all powered equipment used for material handling.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Read labels and store materials as above safely in proper locations.
• Regular attendance on the job, dependability and reliability are required.
• Sense of ordinary care to prevent material losses or damages to product.
• Interact with other associates in a cooperative and cordial manner.
• Support and participate in the Behavioral Safety Program
• Drop skids from the racks up to the 5th level
• Move product and rotate product to ensure first in first out.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain equipment and immediate work area in neat and orderly manner.
• Cleaning of assigned aisle
• Repack materials.
• Prepare and ship smaller orders, including necessary paperwork.
• Perform other duties and special projects
• Assists in warehouse maintenance
• Travel required up to 10% between buildings

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work in normal manufacturing environment. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards and dangerous chemicals/solvents if proper safety procedures are not followed.
• Work in temperature extremes, dampness.
• Proper personal protective equipment required.
• Electrical shock.
• Significant work pace/pressure.
• Obstacles, steps.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including calculations involving fractions, decimals, percentages.
• Ability to carry out written, verbal or diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions, write identifying information, record information on forms.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work doing such activities as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, feeling, lifting, and grasping.
• Ability to operate fork lift and other powered equipment for material handling.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. occasionally, 50 lbs. frequently and 30 lbs. constantly
• Ability to pick 200 cartons per hour.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to speak English and write English and effectively communicate with fellow employees, supervisors, and Quality Control.