Join the JVI Team

John Vena Inc. (JVI) is currently seeking Order Selectors to join our accomplished Operations team.  Multiple shifts are available including 9 AM-5 PM and 8 PM-4 AM.  JVI’s team of Selectors are responsible for supporting all product handling activities across our line of hundreds of specialty fruits, vegetables, and herbs.  Duties include order fulfillment, loading, unloading, lot rotation, and maintenance of the facility.  Understanding and respect of proper perishable product handling are essential.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurate order picking in accordance with company procedures.
• Executing proper product handling to maintain product quality.
• Providing timely and courteous delivery to customer vehicles.
• Alerting the sales and buying teams to quality issues or other unexpected concerns.
• Maintaining tidiness of all products and packages in the coolers.
• Performing routine monitoring of facilities and equipment as assigned, including refrigeration systems.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong basic math skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS
• Basic 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 savings 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 a Packer to work under the direction of the Packing Shift Leader.  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.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Packing/re-packing on a daily basis according to company needs.
• Completing all activities assigned in the packing room.
• Assisting with maintaining a clean packing environment at John Vena Inc.
• Working with teams in other areas during busy or peak times.
• Helping with general cleaning and housekeeping for John Vena Inc. as assigned.
• Reporting all concerns with packing, product quality, inventory, and safety to the Shift Leader immediately.
• Performing all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner.
• Performing other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remaining flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
• Representing 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

John Vena Inc. (JVI) is currently seeking a Packing House Sanitation Assistant.  This position is responsible for supporting the overall cleanliness of the packing house, packing equipment, tools, and utensils. They will report to the Food Safety & QA Manager for tasks and assignments in order to achieve cleanliness goals and standards.  The Packing House Sanitation Assistant will perform duties to support the Food Safety program with internal and external audits. These tasks may include but may not be limited to overall facility sanitation, equipment cleaning (surface cleaning as well as dismantling equipment and power washing), record keeping, etc.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completing cleaning tasks in the packing facility that are logged daily, including, but not limited to: trash removal; restocking; cleaning and sanitizing tools, utensils, tables, and all equipment; cleaning floor with the scrubber; cleaning breakroom; sweeping and moping steps.
• Completing cleaning tasks in the packing facility that are logged weekly, including, but not limited to: dismantling, cleaning, power washing, sanitizing, and reassembling packing machinery; cleaning, power washing, and sanitizing carts, tables, trash bins, brooms, and dust pans; and cleaning drains.
• Completing cleaning tasks in the packing and storage facilities that are logged quarterly and bi-annually, including, but not limited to: cleaning overhead lights, cleaning roll up doors, cleaning racks and rollers, painting columns in front of roll up doors; conducting perimeter cleaning.
• Reporting and recording any maintenance issues in packing house.
• Performing all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner.
• Remaining flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
• Representing JVI 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 skill
• Ability to multitask

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse experience preferred
• Sanitation experience preferred