What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Line Operator position at REILY FOODS COMPANY?
Build your career with our family-owned company. For more than 120 years, Reily Foods Company has been creating and distributing food and beverage products that bring people together. Our family of brands includes Luzianne Tea, Blue Plate Mayo, French Market Coffee, and many others enjoyed by consumers across the country.
At Reily, you’re not just filling a position—you’re becoming part of a team that takes pride in quality, safety and teamwork. We strive daily to continuously improve our operations and get the job done right.
Location: Luzianne Tea Manufacturing Plant at 5601 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA 70126
1st Shift Hours: Tuesday-Friday 4:30am-3:00pm / 2nd Shift Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-1:30am***Overtime as needed to support the business
Our Line Operators are responsible for safely operating tea and/or coffee production packaging equipment within the manufacturing facility and ensuring that quality products are produced timely and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Operate production equipment efficiently according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and food/employee safety requirements and guidelines to meet daily labor and waste goals as planned
- Utilize Digital Production System (Redzone) to track downtime, perform quality compliance documents and communicate with support functions
- Complete change overs for assigned equipment and/or production line
- Learn and maintain customer standards for product specifications
- Read and follow instructions regarding daily expectations, requirements, or specifications
- Accurately complete all quality, traceability, and production paperwork
- Report any product deficiencies, food, or safety concerns to supervisor
- Perform minor equipment adjustments to ensure equipment is operating optimally
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and assist others with product change over
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of machine operating/production experience preferred
- Technical skills include the ability to start and stop equipment, complete a changeover, and operate one piece of equipment
- Interpersonal skills include good verbal and written communication, good time management skills and the ability to follow rules and directions
- Leadership skills include a positive attitude, being a team player and self-leadership
We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
- Company‑Paid Disability
- Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
- And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being
Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.