General Utility Pers

Riceland Overview

Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.

General Utility Person / Supplies

M - F 3p - 11p w/ some extended daily and weekend work possible

Hours worked Monday - Thursday 5pm-6am will receive a 15% shift premium. All hours worked from 5pm Friday to 6am Monday will receive a 15% shift premium.

Job Description

Hand stacking of packaged product onto pallets following item or customer specific stack pattern requirements. Operates bale packing machines on automated packaging lines, operates pallet jack, robotic bale stacker, keeps work area clean, recycles damaged product, perform some minor machine maintenance and all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Will be hand stacking/palletizing 60 lbs. continuously during shift.

Job Duties

Hand palletizing/stacking of pattern specific product bales/bags

Report all quality issues immediately to supervisor.

Inspect individual bales for proper labels and seals.

Keep work area cleaned of all product spills and packing supply scraps.

Operate pallet jack, as needed.

Start and stop assigned equipment, as needed.

Operates robotic bale stacker.

Load, unload, align and inspect rolls of bale material onto baling machine.

Crosstrain to operate packing machines

Set date coder(s) on packing conveyor lines

Cross train as machine operator

Assist machine operator to run correct production amounts to correlate with packing orders for each item.

Other jobs as assigned by supervisor.

Educational Requirements:
Must be able to read and understand pack orders, perform basic arithmetic functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and to print legibly. High School diploma or GED preferred.

Length of Training Required:
10 to 30 days of on-the-job training.

Supervision Required:
Frequently under the direct supervision of shift supervisor and/or machine operator(s).

Skills Required:
Must be able to read, write, follow written or verbal instructions, have good communication skills, read packaging labels and distinguish colors. Basic arithmetic skills, ability to lift filled package bales of product (up to 60#). Must be able to wear safety equipment (dust mask, goggles, ear plugs, all leather shoes, etc).

Must be able to work standing up, climb ladders, work at heights or in tight spaces, follow both written and verbal instructions.

Company Benefits and Incentives

Medical insurance with low premium

Free dental with medical insurance enrollment

Vision insurance with low premiums

Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings

Voluntary term life (rates depend on the age and salary of the employee) Long term disability.

Free short-term disability

Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents

Critical illness insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%

Paid training programs

PTO & Paid Holidays