Blender

Ventura Foods; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a production operator to mix finished products, operate batch equipment, and ensure top quality and safety standards in Ontario, CA. The role emphasizes following batch sheets, data recording, and hands-on sanitation while maintaining adherence to GMP and SQF guidelines.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and 1–3 years in food manufacturing, with strong communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Experience handling chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Follow batch sheets exactly; record deviations.
• Record data, ensure proper scanner use and sanitation.
• Monitor gauges, temperatures, and maintain batch records.
• Read production schedule and report issues.
• Maintain sanitation and GMP compliance; pass information to next shift.

Skills

GMP knowledge

SQF guidelines

Food safety awareness

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1-3 years experience

Job description

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Location: Ontario, CA, US, 91761

Employment Type:Hourly
Work Arrangement:Onsite
Shift:Third

Position Summary:

Responsible for efficiently mixing finished products while maintaining the highest possible food safety quality standards. Perform all control room operations such as setup, operate and maintain equipment to batch and process products; clean and sterilize equipment; and diagnose and troubleshoot problems in order to obtain maximum product flow without sacrificing quality and minimize waste. Responsible to deliver a product to a customer that meets their requirements in both taste and appearance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow batch sheet without deviation while mixing product. Any deviation must be approved and all deviations must be recorded on the batch adjustment sheet. Ensure that sufficient product is blended and mixed as noted on the production schedule; if necessary, make additional batches as directed by supervisor or foreman
• Record data on the mixer SIS form. Ensure that scanner procedures are followed correctly. Communicate discrepancies. Ensure that older ingredients are used first. Perform sanitation tasks between runs
• Makes necessary approved adjustments, monitor gauges, equipment and temperatures. Keep records of batches made, ingredients used, and record processing parameters
• Read daily production schedule and process orders in the established sequence. Notify supervisor of issues or discrepancies
• Constant communication with supervisor, foreman, maintenance, QA, operators and other personnel as needed. Ensure communication and shift hand off to oncoming operator
• For pre-shift preparation ensure that all surfaces that will contact product, i.e., piping, utensils and vessels are sanitized and ready for operation; ensure piping is properly closed
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner and turn in to appropriate personnel, fill out maintenance or safety work orders as needed. Ensure proper rework instructions are followed as directed by supervisor, foreman and/or QA; operate RF smart and JDE. Responsible for training other employees on all activities
• For post operation, maintain good housekeeping, follow all GMPs and close out shift properly by passing along necessary information to next shift or to supervisor and/or foreman or sanitation. Leave area clean and orderly
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1-3 years of experience
• Experience handling chemicals

Knowledge and Skills:

• General knowledge of how the mixture or adding certain ingredients will affect the overall product and thorough knowledge of what each ingredient will bring to the overall property of the product
• Highly organized with the ability to meticulously follow procedures
• Strong communication skills to interact with coworkers, other operators and management
• Knowledge of GMP standards and expectations and SQF guidelines

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 provideready-to-goproduct 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:

• Zero Employee cost for Full Medical & Dental Benefits w/ Kaiser Permanente after successful completion of probationary period(for eligible employees).
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly starting rate of $23.19-$24.24 per hour and eligibility for hourly rate increases every 6 months to get to $33.13-$34.63 per hour by year 2. Blender positions are eligible for an additional $0.50/hr.

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 inoperations, 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.

Ventura Foods may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted tools at certain stages of our hiring process, including identifying & sourcing candidates, reviewing applications and matched candidates on job boards and websites, and generating screening questions to help us work more efficiently and consistently. We regularly review our tools to promote fairness and reduce the risk of bias. However, while these tools support our process, every hiring decision is made by a real person on our team. Applicants in the State of New York may request an alternative process by contacting us at [e-mail] .

Nearest Major Market: Riverside
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles