What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Line Operator position at REILY FOODS COMPANY?
Why join Reily Foods Company? We're family owned and have a passion for flavor providing iconic coffee and tea beverages. With brands such as Luzianne Iced Tea and French Market Coffee, we've created memories for over 120 years!
Location: Luzianne Tea Manufacturing Plant at 5601 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA 70126
1st Shift Hours: Tuesday-Friday 4:30am-3:00pm
Job Description: The Line Operator is 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 and driven by management
- Utilize Digital Production System (Redzone) to track downtime, perform quality compliance documents and communicate with support functions
- Complete change overs for their assigned equipment and/or production line
- Learn and maintain customer standards for product specifications and acceptable quality
- Read and follow instructions regarding daily expectations, requirements, or specifications
- Accurately completes 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 assists others with product change overs
- Support and comply with GMP’s; understand and follow emergency action plan
- Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
- Other duties as assigned
- 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.