At Richelieu Foods, our mission is simple, Great Food from Great People!

Essential Functions

• Be aware of existing work and environmental hazards and report all unsafe acts or conditions observed.
• Responsible for effective continuous operation of pizza production line.
• Maintain of proper labels of material need to sustain line operation.
• As need it be able to keep track of inventories, counts of ingredients and finished products.
• Checks and dumps all waste trays throughout shift.
• Checks and communicates code dates to other workers.
• Handles and logs routine checks of machine and product.
• Takes care of emptying ingredients hopper, prepare, remove and secures all ingredients, equipment and tools needed during changeovers.
• Follows all PPE/GMP requirements.
• Keeps work area clean and sanitary at all times.
• If you line is down, you will be ask to perform different tasks as instructed by your supervisor or lead.
• Timely notification to Supervisor or Lead of equipment problems.
• Notify Supervisor, Lead of actual or potential problems.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions from Supervisor or Lead.
• Responsible for maintaining proper sanitation and housekeeping in area.
• Responsible for proper use of issued PPE, required safety equipment and complying with all safety procedures.
• Be able to rotate to various jobs on Pizza or Crust line.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
• Conduct line tear down tasks as directed by Supervisor or Lead.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Previous experience in frozen food manufactory is desired.

Competencies

• Ability to work under direct supervision and to follow work instructions and established procedures.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial truck. The employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands or finger to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds.

We offer a great opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza, salad dressing, and BBQ sauce product categories. We have four manufacturing facilities located in OH, IL, and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

This position is based out of our Wheeling, IL location.