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Education LevelNone## Description**Why Join Us:**Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:* Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees* Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)* Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays* Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs**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.**JOB SUMMARY:**Provide support in all production areas where needed.Package pouches of materials that are produced on the Packaging Machines. Assist machine operator in changeovers. Perform other duties in servicing production equipment as required to maintain efficient production operations.**PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES*** Place box into case erector* Pull pouches of product into cases* Assemble and prepare cartons and pack products in cartons and containers.* Stack cases onto skid in appropriate pattern* Replace fully stacked skid with empty skid on line.* Check quality of finished product, i.e.: pouch seal, case print, bag label, weight, etc.* Adhere to safety rules and regulations, good housekeeping and sanitation practices.* Read plainly written specifications and packing instructions.* Take inventory counts and record on appropriate forms.* Requires ordinary care to prevent material losses or damages.* Label cases.* Regular attendance on the job, dependability and reliability are required.* Read a weight scale to check packaging specifications.* Perform other duties and special tasks to service production equipment to maintain efficient production operations.* Maintain work areas in neat and orderly manner.* Assist with sanitation/janitorial duties when production line down.* Assist the operator in changeover from one product to another.* Travel required up to 10% between buildings**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.**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.## Qualifications #J-18808-Ljbffr Ventura Foods