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 Machine Operatorcontrols machinery to mold ice cream cakes in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective, and efficient manner that meets company food safety and quality standards.Also maximizing product quality / attractiveness through strong leadership and achieve individual outputs to support your team in meeting their production goals.In addition to assisting theCasting Lead in the supervision of molding cakes on the assigned line.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES
Setting up all equipment so that it will run properly. This requires knowledge of a wide variety of parts, theirfunction and application
Assisting maintenance mechanics with preventive maintenance of machinery during non-production periodsand by reporting any problems with operation or suspected maintenance needs; assists with greasing bearingsand performing other maintenance as mechanic requests
Knowing and having the right specifications for the product being run on the line
Preparing batter machines to run the correct batter needed for the product
Making sure that the correct ingredients are brought to the line; if not, notifying Forklift Driver to removeand bring the correct ones
Unstacking bags of breader or batter mix, opening the bags according to Quality Control procedures, anddumping the contents into the machinery; these bags weigh approximately 50 pounds or less; some of thebags must be lifted and dumped at waist level, in other areas at shoulder level
Periodically checking batter machines and breaders to make sure that levels are correct, and product is beingproperly coated; notifies Production Team Leader or Group Leader immediately of any problems, and workswith QA Auditor and Group Leader to correct problems
Sweeping food debris on the floor into small piles, picking it up with a dustpan, and placing it in the properwaste container anddisposing of paper, plastic or other packaging material into the proper trash container
Pushing trash carts or carrying tubs of waste materials to proper disposal area
Using a low-pressure water hose to wash down the last traces of food debris down the drain, consistent withplant wastewater and sanitation policies
Using a rubber squeegee to push water off the floor toward and down floor drains
Preparing all paperwork required for quality and production records
Regularly monitoring critical control points, taking measures, recording these measures and reacting to themto ensure the process stays within the designed parameters
Assisting in the set-up and operation of other processing equipment as requested by the Team Leader orGroup Leader or as production needs dictate
Complies with GMP and safety and food safety standards at all times.
Other duties as assigned by management
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED required.
1+ years Machine operator experience required
Basic computer skills including Excel and Word
Self-motivated and ability to take initiative and use sound judgment in day-to-day decision making
Punctual and reliable in work attendance
Ability to organize and communicate to all levels of personnel
Flexible and able to manage others
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Excellent English communication skills required, bilingual speaker a plus
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 asc@rich.comif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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