Pre-Weigh

Employment Type: Hourly
Work Designation: Onsite
Shift: Second

Position Summary:

To gather and pre-weigh various dry and liquid ingredients for the benefit of manufacturing product that meets customer requirements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

- Stage all ingredients for the mixer, dry and wet.

- Properly pack, store and identify all pre-weight ingredients.

- Pre-shift preparation, ensure that measuring scoops and all other utensils are clean and sanitized.

- Must verify and match schedule and batch sheet.

- Identify and locate ingredients.

- Follow batch sheet and spice room procedures.

- General housekeeping.

Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

- Must be able to read and communicate in the "English Language" in order to accurately select materials per Batch Sheets and RF Scanners.

- Have basic knowledge of ingredients wet, and dry.

- Basic understanding of how certain ingredients affect each other and the final product by their allergen content and be able to label and segregate materials appropriately.

- Must possess good math skills to accurately weigh materials properly as well as perform other requirements of the job.

- Requires a good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure food safety.

- Responsible for operating forklift.

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 provide ready-to-go product 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 in operations, 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.