Job Description

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Third
Work Arrangement: Onsite

To provide support in the Maintenance department by entering data into a computerized database and maintaining documentation and inventory integrity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a computerized work order system that schedules work orders to all mechanics. Work order system should track history of work performed, by whom, with how long to complete and action taken. Enter transactions to track the stautus of ordering, receiving, and stocking parts.
• Maintain daily records to support the Preventive Maintenance System for all critical pieces of equipment. Evaluates & upgrades the system on a continual basis.
• Conducts Cycle Counts of sapre parts and supplies to maintain inventory accuracy
• Generates reports, maintains spreadsheets, forms & documentation, responds to e-mail and files paperwork
• Assists the Maintenance Mechanics in finding parts, and maintains the Parts Cage in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Drives to pick up parts as needed.
• Evaluates inventory levels, and originates purchase requisitions and/or purchase orders to vendors for parts and services as required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the EAM Planner/Scheduler, Maintenance Supervisor, and Maintenance Manager.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED. Experience with PC based maintenance management systems, knowledge of mechanical equipment, electrical instrumentation, mechanical integrity, preventative maintenance is a strong plus.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Well organized, detail oriented individual who possesses excellent oral/written communication and strong PC skills utilizing MS Office/internet.
• Must be able to identify and report any food safety and food security concerns.

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:​

• 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

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 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.