Production General Labor - 1st shift (Line 5)

Job Summary

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else -- delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result!

Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Widely known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu’s principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza. Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers. Richelieu Foods is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, and operates two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI.

We have an opening for a Production General Laborer (1st Shift) to support Line 5 in our Beaver Dam, WI manufacturing plant.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Responsible for effective continuous operation and change-over of pizza production line.

· Must be versatile to work between the crust and boxing end of the production line which may include laying pizza crust on the line, stacking pizzas and/or packing pizzas in boxes.

· Be able to keep track of inventories, counts of ingredients and finished products.

· Check and communicate code dates to other workers.

· Timely notification to Maintenance and Supervision of equipment problems.

· Notify Supervision of actual or potential problems.

· Must be able to follow verbal instructions from Supervision.

· Responsible for complying with GMP’s, maintaining proper sanitation and housekeeping in area.

· Responsible for use of required safety equipment and complying with proper safety procedures.

· Must be able to lift up to 40lbs. regularly and handle wood pallets up to 70lbs. occasionally.

· Be able to rotate to various jobs on Pizza line which may include frequent bending, twisting, lifting.

· Other duties as may be assigned by Management or volunteered for.

· Must be able to stand up to 10 hours per day

Desired Qualifications

· Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Competencies

· Ability to work under direct supervision and to follow instructions and techniques.

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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

· Production Staff’s base schedule is Monday – Saturday rotating schedule of five to six days at 10-hour shifts.

Universal Pay Verbiage:

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $17.25 per hour. This role is also eligible for overtime compensation. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

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