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 $4 billion, 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. 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

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. 

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.  Knowledge, Skills, and Experience 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. 

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. 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 Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.