What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Utility Pers position at RICELAND FOODS INC?
General Utility Person (GUP)
1st Shift 7am - 3pm
Job Location: Stuttgart AR Soy Division
Riceland Overview
Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.
Company Mission Statement
Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.
Job Description
This skill involves the sanitation upkeep of the Prep area and whatever other assigned duties as determined by management. This incumbent is responsible for the overall safety in and around the prep facility.
Job Duties
1. Must be safety minded.
2. Must be able to read and write.
3. Must be able to handle heavy lifting (50 lbs)
4. Be able to handle confined spaces, dusty conditions, and extreme atmospheric conditions (heat, cold, etc.).
5. Must be able to handle heights and frequent climbing of ladders.
6. Must be able to learn the operation and care of heavy equipment.
7. Must work well with others and supervisors.
8. Must be able to work independent of supervision.
9. PTO & Paid Holidays
Education Requirements
High school diploma, or GED preferred.
Company Benefits and Incentives
• Medical insurance with low premiums
• Free dental with medical insurance enrollment
• Vision insurance with low premiums
• Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings
• Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)
• Long term disability
• Free short-term disability
• Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents
Employee Assistance Program
• Critical illness insurance
• 401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%
• Paid training programs
PTO & Paid Holidays
Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.