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Line Operator

Ventura Foods

Job Location:

Ontario - Canada

Hourly Salary: $ 23 - 24

Posted: 16 August 2026 (3 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Type:Hourly
Work Arrangement:Onsite
Shift:Third

Position Summary:

To safely transfer quality product at a high rate of speed from the facility mixing and distribution system to customers preferred packaging. Operate filling and packaging equipment and generally oversee and coordinate activities of other employees on the production line under the guidance and support of the Supervisor/Foreman.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Fill each container to the correct customer specifications i.e. weight bottle coding labels correct case coding
Perform light maintenance of equipment such as lubrication cleaning adjustments timing and sequencing as trained by a qualified maintenance technician. Line operators will be trained in the performance of autonomous maintenance and once trained expected to perform those tasks and maintain respective equipment
Train all other line support on complete line functions
Sets up and assembles line for production run and shuts down equipment as needed per schedule. Maintains documentation of production output and losses are properly tagged in Informance
Communication and shift handoff to oncoming operator
Maintains operational sanitation; performs sanitation task
Perform quality control checks on proper placement of lids closure of bags wrapping weights codes and case inspections. Ensures Ventura Foods process parameters are met
Support safety culture raises near misses reports unsafe conditions or behaviors
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

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED

Knowledge and Skills:

Possesses mechanical aptitude with good hand and eye coordination
Ability to work effectively with and lead others; demonstrates good judgment
Electrical knowledge
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Capable of being forklift licensed/certified

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the worlds most iconic restaurants and retailers we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens and we make consumer brands everyone knows and 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 part of our team your future is limited only by how much youre 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:

Zero Employee cost for Full Medical & Dental Benefits w/ Kaiser Permanente after successful completion of probationary period(for eligible employees).
Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
Hourly starting rate of $23.19-$24.24 per hour and eligibility for hourly rate increases every 6 months to get to $33.13-$34.63 per hour by year 2. Blender positions are eligible for an additional $0.50/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 lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be 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 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 inoperations 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.

Ventura Foods may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted tools at certain stages of our hiring process including identifying & sourcing candidates reviewing applications and matched candidates on job boards and websites and generating screening questions to help us work more efficiently and consistently. We regularly review our tools to promote fairness and reduce the risk of bias. However while these tools support our process every hiring decision is made by a real person on our team. Applicants in the State of New York may request an alternative process by contacting us at .

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