What are the responsibilities and job description for the Re-mill Technician position at Riviana Foods?
Re-Mill Technician
Location: Clearbrook, MN
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Riviana Foods Inc.
Riviana Foods Inc. is a world-class leader in the rice sector and America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private-label rice products. Our trusted brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success®, and Water Maid®, all recognized for quality and excellence.
Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group headquartered in Spain with commercial and industrial operations in more than 25 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Our global reach and access to Ebro’s worldwide resources are key contributors to Riviana’s success.
About the Role
The Re-Mill Technician is responsible for operating material handling and processing equipment in the re-mill area. This role ensures proper handling of products and supplies, maintains equipment and sanitation standards, and follows all GMP and safety procedures to meet quality and operational expectations.
What You’ll Do
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment with limited supervision to receive, move, store, and ship products and supplies in the re-mill area
- Participate in sanitation tasks for assigned areas
- Perform and document daily safety and preventative maintenance checks on equipment prior to use
- Use appropriate equipment, including push/pull forklifts, side shift, triple-stage forklifts, stretch wrappers, and scissor lifts, to support production and warehouse demands
- Properly load trailers to prevent overweight axles
- Correctly and efficiently perform put-away functions, placing pallets or supplies in designated storage areas according to company specifications or direction from Supervisor/Lead/Manager
- Monitor product quality during movement and notify Supervisor/Lead of damaged or non-conforming products
- Maintain equipment, work areas, and assigned areas in a clean and orderly manner according to safety and sanitation procedures
- Follow GMP procedures and company policies to ensure accurate labeling and documentation of products
What We’re Looking For
- Experience operating forklifts and other warehouse or processing equipment preferred
- Ability to safely handle equipment and complete the company Forklift Certification program
- Strong hand/eye coordination, physical strength, and ability to perform routine and heavy manual tasks
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in areas with machinery and varying weather conditions
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to walk and stand approximately 90% of the time
- Ability to lift and handle objects up to 50 lbs
- Ability to safely mount and dismount forklifts
- Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective communication skills
- Forklifts (various types)
- Floor scrubbers
- Stretch wrappers
- Scissor lifts
Working Conditions
- Work in warehouse and re-mill processing environments with machinery and equipment
- Exposure to varying indoor and outdoor conditions
- Maintain safe and sanitary work areas per company and regulatory standards
Equal Opportunity Employer
Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic characteristics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship (where legally permitted), or any other protected category.
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