Relief Person

Ventura Foods • Waukesha, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Assume the positions within the plant that are vacant due to vacations, illness, or other reasons. Hands on manufacturing team member who provides guidance and training in the manufacture of food products. Maintain orderly flow of quality production, help keep materials organized, and advise supervisors of upcoming needs and of productivity and quality issues that are not quickly and satisfactorily resolved. Set a positive example for others to follow in the areas of safety, quality, housekeeping, productivity and employee morale and job satisfaction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience
• Self-starter who can think on the go
• Good structural and mechanical aptitude
• Limited knowledge of job duties within the company with ability to fill in on packaging lines, process rooms, bulk unloading, waste water, etc. as needed
• Ability to operate and maintain all production equipment within the facility and understanding of label, RF and code dating systems
• Capable of being forklift licensed/certified

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment in good condition and repair. Start up and check equipment for preventative maintenance issues, proper set up, and operation. Perform minor maintenance and adjustments as needed. Perform pre-shift preparation, ensure all surfaces that contact product are clean and ready for operation
• Prepare product according to established formulas, while monitoring the needs of production to keep filling areas supplied with finished product. Follow batch sheet without deviation while mixing product. Any deviation must be approved. All deviations recorded on the batch adjustment sheet
• Unload all incoming railcars and trucks. Steam rail cars as necessary to unload. Route materials to proper storage tanks and consolidate when needed. Monitor tank levels and record daily levels for cycle counters. Take appropriate samples of all incoming oil and bulk materials to Quality Assurance department
• Monitor waste water process conditions and record conditions on process log sheet as specified in operating procedures. Obtain process samples and make necessary process adjustments to maintain system efficiency and water quality according to process operating procedures
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to determine root cause. Requires knowledge of electro/mechanical/pneumatic functions as well as proper operating conditions including air pressure, electrical eye alignment and machine settings. Interpret machine error codes
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), safety procedures, company policies, quality policies and procedures, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points as they apply to this position
• Performs quality checks on proper placement of lids, packaging, weights, lot codes, special customer codes, and case inspections to ensure that all quality and customer specifications are met
• 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees