Job Description

Packing Machine Operator

Regular work schedule is M-F 7a-3p with some extended daily hours and weekend work possible.

Hours worked from 5pm - 6am Monday - Friday will receive a 15% shift premium.  All hours worked on Saturday and Sunday will receive a 15% shift premium.

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 

Perform all required preventative maintenance. Perform repairs on the machinery in the shipping department. Monitor the machinery and dust systems.

Start, stop, operate and monitor poly forming, volumetric filling packaging machines to meet customer orders and specifications for product type, label, weight, quantity and quality. Completion of all associated records and paperwork and the keeping work area cleaned.

Must be able to read production orders, print legibly, add subtract, multiply and divide, in whole numbers and decimals, follow detailed instructions.

Must be able to lift heavy weights (up to 60#) occasionally and work standing up for periods of two hours or more at a time.

Job Duties 

Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for food safety by following HACCP and Food Safety policies/procedures. Responsible for plant safety by observing persons entering your work area, asking if you can assist them, and reporting unauthorized persons to your supervisor. Attend training as required or approved by supervisor.

Education Requirements

One year certificate from college or technical school; or High School Diploma or GED.

Company Benefits and Incentives

     Medical insurance with low premiums

     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 depends on the age and salary of the employee)

     Long term disability

     Free short-term disability

     Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents

     Employee Assistance Program

     Critical illness insurance

     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.