Title Fryer Operator - Shift 3

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.

About the role

The operator is responsible for setting up and changing equipment based upon product need, while adhering to all food safety and food quality guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Observes all safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment.
• Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices, including maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
• Sets up, changes over, adjusts, repairs and operates all machinery and equipment.
• Ensures all equipment is in operating condition and ready for on time startup.
• Makes necessary adjustments to keep products flowing consistently.
• Performs process control and quality checks.
• Operates date coders and verifies code dates on cases.
• Cleans all equipment using current sanitation practices.
• Assists Quality Assurance in obtaining samples of products and other miscellaneous duties.
• Performs basic troubleshooting of all processing equipment.
• Completes daily production reports/documents accurately, timely, and legibly.
• Trains new associates.
• Performs any other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to take direction and follow instructions.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude; cooperates with co-workers, management, internal and external customers.
• Medium to high degree of judgment required.
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality; follows established work schedule.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Good physical health and ability to manage work in a high energy environment.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.