Packer

Ventura Foods Llc; Bondurant (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Foods Llc is seeking a production support associate to assist packaging operations across multiple lines and perform basic material handling. The role includes changing over lines, packing products, and keeping equipment and work areas clean and organized.

You will read specifications, verify pouch seals and labels, log counts, and help with equipment maintenance to ensure efficient production. Travel up to 10% between buildings may be required, supporting a diverse, inclusive culture.

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: 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
• 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
• 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

Job description

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/RESPONSIBILITIESPlace box into case erectorPull pouches of product into casesAssemble and prepare cartons and pack products in cartons and containers.Stack cases onto skid in appropriate patternReplace 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 buildingsDiversity & 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.