Job Description
Job Overview:
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
The Packaging Operator's responsibility is to define, clarify, enhance and follow procedures for packaging the product in compliance with Quality Standards and RICH’S Policies. In addition to providing the Customer with the best product, value and service as possible and to promote a safe and clean environment, that promotes Quality, Productivity, and a Healthy RICH’S – Employee relation.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
- Assures that all Good Manufacturing Practices take place, before, and during the process.
- Makes SAFETY a first priority, while carrying out his /her daily activities
- Reports any unsafe acts or conditions to immediate superior
- Get acquainted with the product to be run, specifications and the markings on the bag or closures,
- Inspects equipment prior to start the line to ensure that is in working condition and free of any foreign material.
- Inspects product packages prior to placing them in the box, for any ripped bags, under or over counts, proper closure, missing markings, product appearance, and notify Line Lead of any deviation from Specification Standards.
- Ensures to place product in boxes in such a way to assure product integrity according to Quality Assurance requirements.
- Ensures that boxes will have the correct count, be properly sealed and stacked on pallet.
- Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
- Inform upper Management of any problems that cannot be solved in a timely manner.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- High School Diploma
- Food manufacturing experience (a plus)
- Willingness to learn and to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to read and write
- Hand dexterity
- Good hand to eye coordination
- Ability to follow procedures
- Must be willing to work flexible hours
Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), 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 Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
