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. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
The General Laborer is responsible for performing labor tasks within and around the plant.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
Must provide physical attendance.
Must be able to follow instructions, including standard manufacturing procedures and processes.
Works within and around the plant to assist in the manufacturing of our products.
Works on a production line to assist with manufacturing our products following all production standard procedures (on all lines, re-cases, repackages and other product rework as assigned).
Complies with all Safety, GMP, Quality, Plant Policies and other Associate and food safety requirements.
Maintain clean and organized work area.
Feed pans and trays to the production line while maintaining the speed of the line.
Prepare and maintain materials and equipment at the start, during, and end of production.
Ensures that all production codes and labels are printed accurate and legible per product specifications.
Ensures that all packaging and materials are correct according to the SKU formula and integrity of appearance.
At the end of the production day all unused materials will be resealed and returned to the designated location in the warehouse following standard procedures and all coding and taping machines will be turned off and cleaned in preparation for the following shift.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must have the ability to write simple correspondence and effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, other employees in the organization and vendors.
Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions and decimals
Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement Teams and other temporary teams as assigned or as a volunteer
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to conduct basic troubleshooting to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability and desire to train other associates
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Include walking, sitting, standing, lifting, general length of scheduled hours and travel):
Hand dexterity
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. Ability to stand for several hours at a time.
Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer
Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at [email protected]if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
