Join the JVI Team

John Vena Inc. (JVI) is currently seeking a CDL-A Truck Driver who will be responsible for loading, unloading, and transporting products to and from destinations, including customer delivery. The Truck Driver will also assist the Logistics Manager with warehouse distribution tasks; verify order accuracy; and keep written records regarding product, mileage, driver logs, and fuel records. The Truck Driver will complete all other duties and projects as assigned or required. This is a full-time position.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads and unloads products at JVI.
• Transports product to and from destinations in the area for JVI.
• Makes pickups and deliveries at nearby cold storage facilities.
• Works with the Logistics Manager to handle warehouse distribution tasks.
• Assists with product pick up and order consolidation for merchandise being shipped on the truck.
• Responsible for verifying the accuracy of all orders loaded and delivered from the truck.
• Maintains operational logs related to the truck for JVI.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean truck and safe vehicle at all times.
• Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
• Performs the duties of a Selector as needed.
• Represents JVI in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to operate company trucks safely and efficiently

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
• Current CDL “A” level license with airbrake endorsement

 

John Vena Inc. (JVI) is currently seeking a Logistics Shift Supervisor – 2^nd Shift to join our accomplished Logistics team.

Our home is in the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market on Essington Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. You can’t miss it – it’s more than a quarter mile long! Our entire building (excluding our offices) is refrigerated to keep our produce as fresh as can be. Working with growers and shippers around the world, we specialize in sourcing greenhouse vegetables, tropical and exotic fruits and vegetables, gourmet items, and fresh herbs year-round. Our company has been in business for over 100 years, and we have over 30 years of experience handling specialty items.

Here at JVI, we try to embody our Values in everything we do:

• COMMITMENT TO QUALITY – We are DEDICATED to the success of our customers.
• COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT – We build and sustain COOPERATIVE working relationships with teammates, customers, and suppliers.
• EMBRACE ACCOUNTABILITY – We celebrate INTEGRITY. We accept responsibility for our actions and their results, both positive and negative.

The Shift Supervisor will play a pivotal role in our company by supervising the unloading, product put-away, clean up, order picking, shipping, and order delivering activities of their assigned staff. They will also manage all the necessary equipment during their shift. In addition, the Shift Supervisor may be asked to aid with any customer service tasks or issues that arise.

This is a full-time position. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2pm to 10pm. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly oversee all the activities of our Receivers, Lead Selectors, and Selectors on the assigned shift.
• Assign tickets to Selectors and actively manage order picking activities so that all orders are delivered to customer trucks promptly and accurately.
• Ensure that every ticket has been properly checked and clocked in the system.
• Review all orders for “add-ons” prior to shipping, and properly load outbound customer orders on trucks and process any appropriate paperwork.
• Directly supervise staff in order to maintain Coolers, Sample Rack, and Sales and Display Area so that product is stacked neatly, broken packages are repaired/disposed of, and that trash, recycle materials, and debris are promptly collected and removed.
• Perform customer service activities such as answering the phone, making tickets/receipts for cash and credit customers, and assisting customers in all reasonable ways.
• Ensure that enough properly charged equipment is available on each shift so that tasks can be completed; ensure that damaged equipment is reported to the Logistics Manager promptly.
• Review any incomplete tasks with Shift Supervisors on the previous and following shifts.
• Complete a walk around at the beginning of every shift to identify any areas or tasks that need attention.
• Complete and report any accidents to Director of Logistics and the Director of Administration.
• Collaborate with other Supervisors and Shift Leaders regarding assignment and allocation of Selectors to ensure that manpower needs are met on all shifts.
• Assist Director of Logistics in the preparation of written performance review of all assigned staff members as necessary and provides feedback to assigned staff members regarding job performance, training, counseling, and discipline.
• Make recommendations to the Logistics Manager on hiring, firing, counseling, discipline, promotions/demotions, schedule changes, and daily assignments of personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remain flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with internal and external stake holders at all levels of an organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team.
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Relentless attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office suite and other applications.
• Strong basic math skills.

Education/Experience

• High School degree, or equivalent, required. Bachelor’s degree in business or agribusiness field of study will be an advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a warehouse environment. Experience in produce helpful.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Experience with warehouse equipment and vehicles like lift trucks, hi-lo, rider jacks, etc. required.
• Understanding of superior customer service and warehouse operational efficiencies.
• Experience with product delivery operations preferred.

 

John Vena Inc. (JVI) is currently seeking Order Selectors to join our accomplished Operations team. JVI’s team of Selectors are responsible for supporting product handling activities across our line of hundreds of specialty fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Duties can include order fulfillment, loading, unloading, lot rotation, and assistance with inventory. This is a full-time position.

Shifts available include:

• 6 AM to 2 PM
• 8 AM to 4 PM

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately picks produce orders from tickets and bills of lading.
• Properly handles product to maintain quality.
• Provides timely and courteous delivery to customer vehicles.
• Alerts the sales and buying teams to quality issues or other unexpected concerns.
• Maintains tidiness of all products and packages in the coolers.
• Monitors facilities and equipment, including performance of refrigeration systems in assigned coolers.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and write English
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong basic math skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS
• Understanding of proper perishable product handling
• Knowledge of the operation of warehouse equipment and machines
• Basic knowledge of warehouse procedures

 

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One (1) to three (3) years warehouse or produce business experience required

 

This is a Union Position. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive health and retirement benefits according to our Union Contract. We offer exciting opportunities to take ownership of one’s own work in a fast-paced environment focused on quality.

John Vena Inc. (JVI) is currently seeking Packers to work under the direction of the Packing Shift Leader.  Multiple shifts are available, both day and night. The person in this role is responsible for packing an assorted list of commodities into several types of packaging by hand or machine according to customer specifications.  The Packer will be held accountable for a quota of cases or units per hour.  The position will be expected to adhere to all food safety and general safety practices at all times. This is a full-time position.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Packs/re-packs on a daily basis according to company needs.
• Completes all activities assigned in the packing room.
• Assists with maintaining a clean packing environment at John Vena Inc.
• Works with teams in other areas during busy or peak times.
• Helps with general cleaning and housekeeping for John Vena Inc. as assigned.
• Reports all concerns with packing, product quality, inventory, and safety to the Shift Leader immediately.
• Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
• Represents John Vena Inc. in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Strong basic math skills

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

 

The Packing House Material Handling Associate reports to the Shift Supervisor, Leader, or Production Manager in the JVI Repacking division at John Vena Inc. (JVI). The Packing House Material Handling Associate is responsible for supporting all product handling activities for JVI Repacking. This role is responsible for order fulfillment, product handling, loading, unloading, proper product storage, lot rotation, and inventory control activities. Everyday work will include regular operation of various kinds of warehouse equipment. This is a full-time position.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for picking raw or finished goods and delivery to Packing House or assigned customers.
• Assists other JVI team members as required.
• Responsible for loading, unloading, and proper storage of product and packaging.
• Maintains all products and packages in an orderly manner.
• Responsible for stock rotation, consolidation, and replenishment.
• Delivers finished goods to assigned drop off area.
• Reports poor quality or poor condition product to Shift Leader or Production Manager immediately.
• Responsible for proper product selection according to company procedures.
• Assists Shift Supervisor and/or Shift Leader in all business-related activities.
• Works alongside production team when needed.
• Responsible for general housekeeping/organization in production coolers and dock area.
• Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs
• Represents John Vena Inc. in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong basic math skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic knowledge of warehouse procedures required
• Basic knowledge of the operation of warehouse equipment preferred
• Basic knowledge of computers preferred

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 to 3 years warehouse or produce business experience required.

 

The Packing House Sanitation Coordinator position is responsible for overseeing the overall cleanliness of the packing house, packing equipment, tools, and utensils. They will report to the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager for tasks and assignments in order to achieve cleanliness goals and standards. The Packing House Sanitation Coordinator will perform duties that support the Food Safety program with internal and external audits. These tasks may include but are not limited to: overall facility sanitation, equipment cleaning (surface cleaning as well as dismantling equipment and power washing), record keeping, and pathogen testing. This is a full-time position.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes and logs daily cleaning tasks in packing house including trash removal, restocking, cleaning and sanitizing tools, utensils, tables, and all equipment. This also includes cleaning floors, lunchroom, and facility steps.
• Completes and logs weekly cleaning tasks in packing house including dismantling, cleaning, and putting back together various machines in the facility.
• Completes and logs quarterly and bi-annual cleaning tasks in packing house including cleaning overhead lights, roll up doors, racks and rollers, and the perimeter of packing house, as well as re-painting columns.
• Completes all associated SQF Compliance Logs.
• Manages and oversees pathogen, water, and other environmental testing in compliance with our food safety practices.
• Oversees all trash and recycling containers in the packing house, ensuring that all containers are regularly emptied, cleaned, sanitized, and replaced.
• Manages and oversees use of the floor cleaning machine to wash/scrub floors, remove excess water from coolers, and clean high traffic areas and all storage area floors.
• Manages and oversees the dusting of interior roof surfaces, racks, ceiling structures, and overhead piping in all areas.
• Manages and oversees the general cleanliness of all operational machinery in the production department and ensures that all machinery is in good working order when reassembled.
• Oversees general equipment maintenance on all material handling equipment.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, preferred
• Three (3) years of sanitation experience

Education/Experience

• Ability to work independently
• Strong basic math skills

 

The Production Shift Leader works under direction of the AM or PM Supervisor. The Shift Leader is responsible for executing the daily plan set forth by management. The Shift Leader will hold the team accountable for case or unit per hour quotas. The Shift Leader must follow all food safety and general safety practices. This is a full-time position.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the safety and productivity of employees assigned to designated shifts.
• Manages hours to the best of their ability by monitoring productivity and controlling team size.
• Responsible for communication to the Packing Team on the daily plan and holds them accountable.
• Assures customer specifications are met by verifying the Quality Control Specialist findings and adjusting when necessary.
• Completes all activities assigned in the packing room.
• Schedules maintenance during shifts for routine machine cleanings.
• Responsible for machine optimization.
• Responsible to report all hours to temp agencies and Director of Production.
• Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defied by departmental and organizational needs.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Strong Communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of the produce industry