Title Operator - Machine II 1st shift

Rich Products Corporation is a family‑owned food company that creates cakes, icings, pizza, appetizers, specialty toppings and other products used worldwide in homes, restaurants and bakeries. With more than 13,500 associates in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s provides innovative solutions for food‑service, retail, in‑store bakery, deli and prepared‑foods professionals.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety rules and regulations, including use of personal protective equipment.
• Follow all established Good Manufacturing Practices, maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
• 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 startup.
• Make necessary adjustments to keep products flowing consistently.
• Perform process control and quality checks.
• Operate date coders and verify code dates on cases.
• Maintain work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to General Manufacturing Practices and Safety Guidelines.
• Clean all equipment using current sanitation practices.
• Assist Quality Assurance in obtaining product samples and other miscellaneous duties.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of all processing equipment.
• Complete daily production reports/documents accurately, timely, and legibly.
• Train new associates.
• Perform any other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of FIFO (first‑in, first‑out).
• Ability to follow instructions on a formula.
• Self‑starter who can work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player who gets along well with others.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Flexibility in work and shift hours.
• Adherence to GMP policies set forth for the plant.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Willingness to become forklift and tote certified.