Packer

Ventura Foods; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance 2x annual salary

Disability Insurance (Short/Long-Term)

401K with company match

Vacation and Sick Time (PTO)

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Mitchellville, IA is seeking an Entry level Packaging Associate to support production across packaging areas. You will assist machine operators, perform seal checks, and ensure accurate carton assembly and labeling.

Responsibilities include changing over, packaging pouches, stacking cases, and maintaining clean, safe work areas while meeting production targets. The role offers full-time hours, first shift, and competitive benefits as described.

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

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Packaging Facility - Mitchellville, IA 50169

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $18.15 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: 1st Shift 6am - 4:30pm

Job Category: Manufacturing

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.

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

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.