Production Associate I

Richs 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 $4 billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

A Production Level I Associate participates as a member of a Team to accomplish shared goals and objectives.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Must be able to communicate effectively in group or team environment about safety product quality.

Reports all work place safety concerns to the appropriate personnel and takes corrective action when appropriate

Promotes a culture of safety and efficiency by adhering to plant safety and work rules

Ensures fellow associates are aware of and in compliance with all safety rules.

Approaches safety with a positive attitude and watches out for the wellbeing of others

Supports plants 6s initiative by keeping supplies and equipment organized

Pallet Moving

Observes all safety rules and regulations

Palletizes finished cases per specifications

Ensures that each case is properly labeled

Ensures that each case is properly packaged and sealed

Pushes and pulls large amounts of weight with the use of an electric pallet jack or hand pallet jack

Performs similar or associated duties as necessary to accomplish job objectives in an effective manner as assigned by Shift Lead

Supplies packaging materials as needed

Maintains a safe and clean work environment throughout the plant according to GMP and Safety Guidelines

Ensure product meets all Quality and GMP standards

Mixing

Operates processing equipment

Portions and scales ingredients and verifies process control point and product quality

Manages work in process

Assists Quality Assurance in obtaining samples of products

Ensures products meets specifications (i.e. weights temperature etc.) set by Quality Assurance

Monitors use of safety devices and equipment general housekeeping and maintains a constant alert for hazardous conditions and practices

Operates mixing equipment according to established SOPs

May make adjustments to ensure quality and correct and consistent weights

Must complete production reports as required

Knowledge Skills and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Must possess basic math and computer skills as well as good communication skills both verbal and written

One year of experience in a food processing / manufacturing / industrial environment is a plus

Must be able to listen and follow basic instructions and work routines from superiors

Responsible for knowing and adhering to Good Manufacturing Standards

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions

Ability to complete reports and forms

Ability to understand and follow safety rules and instructions

Able to work around flour and cinnamon and other bakery ingredients as part of the daily activities

Frequently required standing reaching bending kneeling and moving about the facility

Able to work in both a hot and cold environment

Works in high noise areas and use mandatory hearing protection

May be required to work various shifts

Works with potentially hazardous chemicals and / or equipment

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) 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 Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1