Production Machine Operator I

Company Information

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else -- delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

Job Summary

Safely and efficiently operate equipment to which is assigned in a manner that ensure Company standards for quality are continuously met while consistently attaining goals for productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks and functions of the job in a safe manner that upholds Company standards for product quality.
• Work all regular and overtime scheduled shifts.
• Trained to satisfactorily operate any of the following packaging line equipment, filler, case packer, labeler, palletizer
• Is knowledgeable of requirements of the various changeovers and takes the lead in efficiently and effectively executing them as necessary throughout the production schedule.
• Makes every reasonable effort to avoid downtime or to shorten periods of unavoidable downtime.
• Knowledgeable of daily line routines for set-up, start-up, and/or shut down and perform each as the need for them applies.
• Operates equipment on rotating basis with other operators.
• Provides varying levels of "on-the-job" training to new operator candidates as well as assisting with continuing development of peer and lesser experienced operators as need and opportunity presents.
• Makes an ongoing effort to expand personal base of knowledge in regard to function of this position and increasingly applies this knowledge over time to continuously improve overall line performance.
• Attends Company sponsored training and informational meetings when scheduled.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Qualified experience on current plant packaging machinery is beneficial.

Essential Skills and Responsibilities

• Must be able to work in a team environment and have a positive attitude.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) preferred.
• Experience with quality and hygiene requirements common in food manufacturing preferred.
• Experience working in a production environment with food or other FDA regulated products preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally exposed to hazards in a manufacturing environment not limited to, physical, chemical or airborne hazards
• Loud working environment
• Required to stand for the duration of the production shift.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at or above shoulder level.

Pay and Benefits

The following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The starting hourly rate is $18.00. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay and shift differentials.

Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401K with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.

Disclosures

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.