QA Rice Grader

Riceland Foods, Inc. • Jonesboro, AR

13d

About The Position

Responsible for grading rice shipments and production samples to ensure that the final product remains within internal and customer specifications. The role also monitors and documents food safety, including HARPC, inspections, and verifications. The position requires rice-grading training and the ability to work with little or no supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good eyesight and ability to perform prolonged short-distance vision work.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and procedures, and write legibly.
• Ability to perform intermediate math functions.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills, especially in a Windows-based environment.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and alone.
• Ability to sit for long periods and lift, bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, push, pull, kneel, climb, walk, and stand in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to ride a man-lift.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for food safety.
• Grade rice quality to Riceland, customer, and USDA standards.
• Inspect labeling and package quality in accordance with the quality program.
• Generate and distribute Certificates of Analysis.
• Perform inspections and verifications outlined by the food safety plan.
• Inspect food safety equipment for foreign material and verify that it functions properly.
• Document tasks associated with the food safety and quality programs.
• Release acceptable product for shipment using WCS and other required means.
• Hold unacceptable product from shipment using WCS and other required means.
• Report quality and food safety issues to supervision and management as required.
• Acquire and maintain file samples as needed.
• Work in various product shipping areas as assigned.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Work safely in accordance with the safety program.
• Attend training and informative meetings as required.
• Maintain compliance with applicable third-party certifications, such as SQF.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with low premium.
• Free dental insurance with medical insurance enrollment.
• Vision insurance with low premiums.
• Free basic life insurance up to three times basic annual earnings.
• Voluntary term life insurance; rates depend on employee age and salary.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Free short-term disability insurance.
• Accident insurance for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with company match of 4% of an employee's 5%.
• Paid training programs.
• PTO and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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