Line Operator

Line Operator

Location: Albert Lea, MN, US, 56007 Employment Type: Hourly Work Arrangement: Onsite Shift: First Pay Rate: 25.65 Position Summary: To ensure line is running efficiently and producing quality product while meeting scheduled production levels. 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 setup and changeovers. Direct and guide line personnel as necessary to ensure line efficiency. Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls and safety programs. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent experience. Knowledge and Skills: Individual must be able to physically perform tasks required of position. Must satisfactorily pass Company provided Basic Refrigeration Class. Why Join Us: 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: Retirement savings options Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs On-the-job training Hourly starting rate of $25.65 with opportunities for hourly rate increases and career progression. Positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts are eligible for a $0.25/hr shift differential. Physical Demands: 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. Please see the job description for specific requirements. Work Environment: Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying. Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to: 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); and Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet. Our Culture Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving 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.