Paddy Machine Operator

Rotating 12-hour swing shift, 4 days on and 4 days off / 4 nights on and 4 nights off, including overtime and weekends.

About the role

Operates, inspects, and conducts maintenance activities on equipment related to the paddy separation (rough rice removal from brown rice) to ensure that the equipment is functioning properly, is well maintained, and product is within specification/requirement. Responsibilities include operating the domestic brown rice system (paddy, sorters, scale) and maintaining quality (package quality brown rice, paddy/brown rice and return percentage).

Responsibilities

• Greasing of equipment and inspection of equipment.
• Cleaning and sanitation of the White Rice Mill paddy tables equipment and areas (north area of 2nd floor).
• Dry cleaning using compressed air and sweeping of equipment and structures of the area(s) on a defined frequency.
• Participate in cleanout of other equipment (screws, elevators, screening equipment, and roof when required).
• Complete and maintain records for production and monitoring (magnet inspections, enrichment logs, production records), maintenance records, and sanitation records.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Basic math skills.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently.
• Good communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Willing and able to perform physical duties, including but not limited to:
  • Climbing up to 40 feet.
  • Lifting up to 100 lbs.
  • Bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, and turning throughout the day.
  • Working in high temperatures for periods of time.
  • Standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Willing and able to wear required PPE (Personal Proteive Equipment).
• Willing and able to follow all safety and food safety rules.