Production Entry Level

Ventura Foods; Rainbow Terrace Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings options

Employee Appreciation Events

On-the-job training

Hourly starting rate of $23.68 with $0

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Albert Lea, MN is hiring for a Production Entry Level position to help ensure quality products meet customer expectations. This onsite, first-shift role starts at an hourly rate with opportunities for raises and a shift differential on second/third shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, physical ability to perform tasks, and the ability to stand for extended periods. Typical shifts run 8–12 hours with PPE provided in a safe manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform tasks physically as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Load empty lids and containers on line.
• Open flat corrugated box and place product into case.
• Monitor code dates and product appearance.
• Follow all Food Safety policies, GMPs, FSMA and preventive controls.

Skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Production Entry Level

Location:
Albert Lea, MN, US, 56007

Employment Type:Hourly
Work Arrangement:Onsite
Shift:First

Position Summary:

Ensure quality product is produced according to customer expectations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Load empty lids and containers on line.

Open flat corrugated box and place product into case.

Monitor code dates and product appearance.

Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls and safety programs.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

Individual must be able to physically perform tasks required of position.

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
• Hourly starting rate of $$23.68 with opportunities for hourly rate increases and career progression. Positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts are eligible for a $0.25/hr shift differential.

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.