at Rich Products Corporation in Niles, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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 $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
This is a 1st shift position. The hours are: Monday thru Thursday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm.
The Machine Operator will be responsible for setting up and changing equipmentbased upon product need, while adhering to all food safety and food quality guidelines.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes- Must be able to set up, change over, adjust, repair and operate all machinery/ equipment, on all shifts.
- Ensure all equipment is in operating condition and ready for on time start up.
- Must have the knowledge and experience to make necessary adjustments to keep products flowing consistently.
- Performs process control and quality checks.
- Operates date coders and verifies code dates on cases.
- Observes all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment.
- Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety Guidelines.
- Cleans all equipment using current sanitation practices
- Assists Quality Assurance in obtaining samples of products and other miscellaneous duties.
- Responsible for basic troubleshooting of all processing equipment
- Accurate, timely, and legible completion of daily production reports/ documents.
- Trains new associates
- Performs any other miscellaneous duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 2 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rates and percentages)
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to operate computer programs as needed.
- Must be proficient in Rich's SCADA system
- Must be able to deal with change, pressure and exercise good judgment skills
- Must have desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team
- Must have ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement, and Temporary Teams as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Moderate degree of physical activity
- Daily activities include walking, standing, climbing, reaching, twisting, stooping, grasping, bending, pushing, pulling and moving about the facility.
- Works in high noise area, hearing protection may be required. Hearing ability to meet Manufacturing facility safety requirements
- Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral and depth perception
- Requires lifting not to exceed 55 lbs.
- Exposed to cold/ heat/ humidity
- Able to work a multi shift environment
- May handle potentially hazardous equipment or material
