** Production General Laborer (2nd shift)**

Location: Arlington, TN, US, 38002

Req ID: 29967 Segment: Operations Richs, 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 $4 billion, Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.

****PURPOSE STATEMENT****

The General Laborer is responsible for performing labor tasks within and around the plant.

**Schedules:** consist of 4, 10-hour days per week (various Monday - Friday as assigned); Current overtime required for up to 12-14 hour shifts and 5 - 6 days per week as needed (overtime pay at 1.5x rate provided for over 40 hours and 2x rate for 6th consecutive day worked)

* 2nd shift typical start time around 4pm

**Compensation and Benefits:**

* Starting rate of $17.00/hour with across-the-board increase 7/2022 and individual increase to "top rate" after 12 months of service

* Health Insurance starts 1st of the month after 60 days

* Paid Holidays after 90 days and paid Vacation after 6 months of service

****KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/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 containers and other materials to the production line while maintaining the speed of the line.

* Apply shipping labels on the shipper at the determined rate.

* 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.

* Must be able to read codes and change coder machines when needed.

* 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/EXPERIENCE****

* Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (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

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. 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 Richs. Please contact Richs Human Resources department at asc@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associatestheir whole selvesis a top priority. Thats why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

* Competitive compensation

* Health & financial benefits

* Paid time off

* Parental leave

* Family planning support

* Flexible work policy

* Associate affinity groups

* Volunteering & community impact opportunities

* Holiday gatherings

* In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

Its all part of how we support our family of associates. ***Because in the company of family, all things are possible.***