Manufacturing - Operator-Machine, Heavy

Rich's•Crest Hill, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The operator is responsible for setting up and changing equipment based upon product need, while adhering to all food safety and food quality guidelines. Rich's 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. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
One year experience in a manufacturing/ industrial environment
Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
Must be able to take direction and follow instructions
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude; cooperate with co-workers, management, internal and external customers, as applicable
Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Follow established work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Medium to high degree of judgment required

Responsibilities

Observes all safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment.
Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices, including maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
Must be able to set up, change over, adjust, repair and operate all machinery and equipment.
Ensures all equipment is in operating condition and ready for on time startup.
Must have the knowledge and experience to make necessary adjustments to keep products flowing consistently.
Performs process control and quality checks.
Operates date coders and verifies code dates on cases.
Cleans all equipment using current sanitation practices.
Assists Quality Assurance in obtaining samples of products and other miscellaneous duties.
Responsible for basic troubleshooting of all processing equipment.
Responsible for accurate, timely and legible completion of daily production reports/documents.
Trains new associates.
Performs any other miscellaneous duties as assigned.