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Ventura Foods; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings options

Employee Appreciation Events

On-the-job training

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a Plant Foreman in Waukesha, WI to oversee daily shipping operations and guide the warehouse team. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a team, assign workloads, and coordinate with QA to ensure product availability and accurate shipping. The position requires forklift certification and strong communication across departments.

Qualifications

• Forklift-certified with proven driving skills.
• Ability to read and write English; read safety rules and procedures.
• Basic math to verify quantities and check shipments.
• Strong organizational skills; capable of multi-tasking.
• Clear communication with truckers, teams, and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and routine direction to all department employees.
• Review product availability with JDE and RF Smart to minimize shortages.
• Assign breaks and lunches; manage staffing to keep detention within budget.
• Coordinate with QA to ensure product readiness for shipping.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed and loads depart securely.
• Report safety issues promptly and maintain safe operations.
• Perform general warehouse duties including forklift tasks.
• Participate in shift handovers and regulatory compliance meetings.
• Adhere to SQF, GMPs, FSMA and preventive controls.

Skills

Forklift operation

English reading/writing

Math skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Location:

Waukesha, WI, US, 53186

Employment Type:Hourly
Work Designation:Onsite
Shift:Second

Position Summary:

The Plant Foreman is capable of performing all warehouse positions. Primary job duty is to oversee the daily operation of shipping. Assure workloads are issued properly, loads are assigned to the shipping team and the day flows seamlessly.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and routine direction to all department employees
• Utilize JDE and RF Smart to review product availability to minimize shortages
• Utilize the team, assigning employees to cover breaks and lunches, while keeping detention charges below budget
• Work with the QA department to ensure all product is available to ship
• Ensure paperwork is properly filled out and inspected prior to letting the load depart
• Report all safety issues
• Capable of performing all general warehouse duties as listed in the warehouse forklift driver description
• Participate in DOR and shift handover meetings
• 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 year of experience in a warehouse distribution environment

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have been previously licensed/certified as a forklift driver with excellent driving skills; demonstrated dexterity with handling bulky objects
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language in order to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence and routine reports. Computer literate
• Possess good math skills to accurately verify product quantities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills to interact with truckers, trucking companies, coworkers, other departments and management

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:

• Retirement savings options
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• On-the-job training

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.