Machine Operator

Richardson International • Winchester, VA

50d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Richardson’s global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses. Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Machine Operator at our Winchester, VA pasta production facility, where we produce Ronzoni pasta. The Machine Operator is responsible for running high-speed automated packaging equipment and managing all aspects of the packaging line, from scale to warehouse. In this role, you will verify usage of correct packaging materials and date codes, monitor the function of case sealers, and ensure that our products are packaged according to quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Able to respond to alarms and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Able to work well with teammates and communicate with all employees with respect and courtesy

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Experience operating machines
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs and routine maintenance work on equipment
• Maintain proper documentation of downtime and repairs
• Continually check the quality of the product, packaging, and case printing, and report any issues or concerns to Supervisor
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment at all times, including inspecting and conducting regular deep cleaning of equipment after each product change
• Operate in accordance with health, safety and fire prevention regulations and practices, and standard operating procedures
• Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• training and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED