Job Description

General Maintenance

Job Location: New Madrid

Riceland Overview

Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.

Company Mission Statement

Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.

Job Description

Responsible for the completion of the Equipment Checklist and Daily bag house readings. The list consists of various pieces of equipment, such as legs, screws, conveyors, belts, pumps, blowers and fans that must be periodically checked for belt tightness, alignment, leaks, oil level, etc. according to the maintenance manager.                       

Job Duties

Other duties may be assigned.

Daily bag house readings, and equipment checklist as needed.

Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, fueling and cleaning; notifies management of need for repairs. 

Perform light maintenance work and a variety of sanitation duties daily. 

Occasionally operates forklift and heavy machinery. 

Recommend and implement process improvements as approved.

Consult with Supervisor as needed.

Work within a team environment.

Responsible for complying with all safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices set forth by the company and the government. 

Complete all related paperwork.

Greet and communicate with visitors and represent the company in a professional manner. 

Safety Sensitive Position

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must have ability to lift up to 50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED plus specialized training and/or additional college courses and two years of related experience and/or training; and a minimum of 1-6 months of experience preferred.

Company Benefits and Incentives

   Medical insurance with low premium

   Free dental with medical insurance enrollment

   Vision insurance with low premiums

   Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings

   Voluntary term life (rates depend on the age and salary of the employee) Long term disability.

   Free short-term disability

   Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents 

   Critical illness insurance

   Employee Assistance Program

   401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%

   Paid training programs.

   PTO & Paid Holidays

Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.