Mixer- Iowa 1st Shift

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.
• 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: Blend dry raw materials following specific formulas and quantities to make assorted product mixtures and flavorings using electrically powered blending machines. Use standup and sit-down industrial forklifts and material handling equipment to move bulk containers of product.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load, unload, weigh, issue and return to stock materials or containers and record information on forms.
• Operate powered fork trucks or pallet jacks equipped with elevating platform or trailer hitch to move product and materials.
• Operate hoist system and bulk sugar weigh scale.
• Follow checklist procedures to inspect power equipment prior to each shift for problems. Report problems to Supervisor.
• Be trained and certified for safe and efficient use of powered equipment used for material handling.
• Select and blend proper ingredients following specific formulas, quantities, and times to make assorted product mixtures using powered blending equipment.
• Read labels and store material in proper locations.
• Regular attendance on the job, reliability and dependability are required.
• Sense of ordinary care to prevent material losses or damages to product.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations, good housekeeping, and sanitation.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain equipment and immediate work area in neat and orderly manner.
• Takes samples of product for quality control checks.
• Dump garbage into dumpster
• Perform other duties and special projects.
• Travel required up to 10% between buildings

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work in normal manufacturing environment. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards and dangerous chemicals/solvents
• Proper personal protective equipment required.
• Electrical shock.
• Obstacles, steps, dirt, dust.
• Significant work pace/pressure.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions, write identifying information, record information on forms.
• Ability to carry out written, verbal or diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to operate forklift and other powered equipment for material handling.
• Must be reliable and have good attendance.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. constantly, performing such activities as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, feeling, lifting, and grasping.
• Good mechanical aptitude for operating special purpose production machinery.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to speak English and write English and effectively communicate with fellow employees, supervisors, and Quality Control.