What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st shift Starch Cook position at Ventura Foods?
Location : Waukesha
Employment Type : Hourly
Shift : First
Position Summary :
Responsible for efficiently mixing finished products and maintaining the highest possible quality standards.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
- Prepare product according to established formulas, while monitoring the needs of production to keep filing areas supplied with finished product.
- Perform deck set-up for daily schedule, operate equipment to aid in processing formulas; keep processing equipment clean and sanitized.
- Use Local Control Panel (LCP) 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 record of batches made, ingredients used including lot numbers.
- Clear out product lines of with water at the end of daily product run. Remove empty containers, garbage and follow good houskeeping standards.
- Other non-routine duties as assigned
Education and Experience :
Knowledge and Skills :
Why Join Us :
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits :
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 :
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.
