Processor

Ventura Foods • Chambersburg, PA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Processor is responsible for efficiently mixing finished products and maintaining the highest possible quality standards. Work in a manufacturing environment following appropriate policies and procedures to ensure successful execution of position responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent food manufacturing experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Math skills required to accurately verify quantities of ingredients
• Good communication skills required to effectively interact with co-workers, operators, supervision and management

Responsibilities

• Prepare product according to established formulas, while monitoring the needs of production to keep filling areas supplied with finished product
• Use Local Control Panel (LCP) and scales to control the additions of all metered and manually added/weighed ingredients to mix and transfer completed batches to production lines or portable equipment
• Supply a product sample, as required, to Quality Control (QC) for testing and approval for packing
• Make and document all necessary adjustments, while keeping records of batches made and ingredients used including lot numbers. Also record re-work used on batch sheet, perform pre-start up checks and fill out standard paperwork for each shift
• Perform deck set up for daily schedule, operate equipment to aid in processing formulas; keep processing equipment clean and sanitized
• Clear out product lines and pumps with water at the end of daily product run. Remove empty containers, garbage and follow good housekeeping standards
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and overtime as needed
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED