Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Status:
Vacancy Type: Replacement

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient transportation of raw materials, packaging and finished goods within the plant and warehouse in accordance with General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pick and stage raw materials needed for production.
• Loading of finished products for dispatch.
• Unloading inbound trucks and receiving inbound materials.
• Order picking.
• Making, transporting, and storing skids.
• Replenish packaging, ingredients, and pallets as per production schedule and on demand.
• Replace, remove, and replenish all packaging, ingredients, pallets, and finished goods as required during product changeovers.
• Stocking and re-stocking released raw materials from manufacturing and hold areas.
• Perform general housekeeping for production lines to ensure safe, efficient and clean maintenance of work areas i.e. removal of excess supplies and pallets.
• Basic maintenance checks on forklift equipment.
• Perform cycle counting, ensuring accurate counts Inform supervisor of potential production material problems, including delay in shipment, inventory shortages, damages, and errors.
• Handling internal inquiries and help in locating and delivering materials.
• Inspect for quality, quantity and correct material, conformity to existing material already in stock and WHMIS labelling, if applicable.
• Accurate & timely reporting of all quality issues.
• Perform other tasks as required.
• Follow all proper maintenance, sanitation, and Health & Safety protocols always.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and general housekeeping

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year of experience required in warehouse or equivalent environment
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Forklift Certifications and experience working on Counterbalance and Narrow Aisle Deep Reach Equipment required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to perform above duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work in cold environment (cooler/freezer) for limited periods of time.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and problem solving.
• Able to operate material handling equipment in a safe manner, consistent with established procedures, including maintaining forklift batteries, conducting daily circle checks, and completing required documentation.
• Good knowledge of inventory control and order picking.
• Able to count, sort, code, and record information as required for inventory control.
• Good knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, Health & Safety procedures, including, OH&S Act & WHMIS, JDE, RF Scanning, Basic Computer Skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors as a Quality Focused, Service Oriented Team Player.

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, with coverage beginning following the completion of your probationary period.

• Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
• RRSP Program
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Extended Health Care Benefits, Health Care Spending Account, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly starting rate of $21.79 and upon successful completion of the probation period, the hourly rate will increase.
• Certain shifts are eligible for a shift premium of $1.00/hr or $2.00/hr

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.

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 Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Ventura Foods Canada may use AI in certain steps of the recruitment process.