Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

Production Operator associates responsible for packaging raw bulk product into smaller packages in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective, and efficient manner. Protects the safety, hygiene and quality of the food, while meeting company quality standards. This is a first shift role, M-Th between 7a-530p EST

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Housekeeping of machine area.
• Verify bulk quantity and accuracy prior to start.
• Make bags in accordance with customer requirements at fastest speed and best quality.
• Bag label/Case label QC.
• Daily feedback to Production Supervisor on Packers and any other issues.
• Operators responsible for upkeep and maintenance of their own machines. MACHINES TURNED OFF WHEN NOT IN USE.
• Bulk pallets are moved behind the production line back to inventory once complete.
• Ensure only current production run's case labels are present. All other labels are removed from the area.

ACTIVITES:

Adhere to your assigned production line to avoid cross contamination of product.
Completes logs Run Start Log and Machine Pre-op Checklist daily.
Use OS to know the day's plan.
Verify bulk product staged is enough before starting the machine.
Make sure the machine area is clean all the time and tools are stored properly.
Make sure bag labels are corrected and straight.
Send picture of bag label to "Model Bag" text group.
Make sure case labels are applies immediately and have correct information.
Before end of shift make all cases are sealed and labeled.
Make sure the machine and area is clean at the end of shift.
If run is complete place white cone on bulk pallet so inventory associate can return to inventory.
If run is not complete leave bulk pallet in place.
Submit completed Run Start Log and Machine Pre-Op checklist to the QA Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Will be required to perform tasks such as lifting up to 55 pounds, walking, standing, climbing, reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing, grasping, and balancing as part of production activities out on the floor.
Will be required to see and hear well enough to understand Associates questions and respond to their concerns.
Will be required to work in freezers, near noisy machinery, near confined spaces as part of daily production activities.
Food Safety Responsibilities:
Follow all GMP's, food safety, and quality policies.
Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen, or magnet deficiencies, glass breakage, and pest harborage.
Monitor product quality and food safety throughout all stages of production, recording such results as required, and reporting deficiencies to Supervision.
Record accurate and legible results on documentation
Provide adequate housekeeping at all times.

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$18.00-$18.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.comif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.