Package Machine Operator

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.

Job Description

Perform all required preventative maintenance. Perform repairs on the machinery in the shipping department. Monitor the machinery and dust systems.

Start, stop, operate and monitor poly forming, volumetric filling packaging machines to meet customer orders and specifications for product type, label, weight, quantity and quality. Completion of all associated records and paperwork and the keeping work area cleaned.

Must be able to read production orders, print legibly, add subtract, multiply and divide, in whole numbers and decimals, follow detailed instructions.

Must be able to lift heavy weights (up to 60#) occasionally and work standing up for periods of two hours or more at a time.

Job Duties

Responsible for food safety by following HACCP and Food Safety policies/procedures. Responsible for plant safety by observing persons entering your work area, asking if you can assist them, and reporting unauthorized persons to your supervisor. Attend training as required or approved by supervisor. Any other duties assigned by manger.

Education Requirements

One year certificate from college or technical school preferred; or High School Diploma or GED.

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