Line Feeder - 1st shift

Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensure seamless production operations by supplying materials to assembly lines.
   Maintain an inventory of necessary items and coordinate with production staff to keep the line running efficiently.
2. Efficiency and attention to detail are crucial for line feeders.
   Proper alignment and positioning of items on the line maximize overall efficiency.
3. Work closely with machine operators. They assist in operating machinery, communicate with production supervisors about any issues, and help avoid mechanical damage to products.
4. Adhere to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment.
   Contribute to maintaining quality standards throughout the production process.
5. Unload boxes, stack materials, and ensure all necessary items are ready for assembly.
6. Feeders take care to avoid mechanical damage to products during handling and transportation.
7. Maintain a clean and organized work area.
8. Experience handling electric pallet jacks.

Job Requirements:

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Alert management about potential hazards or equipment malfunctions.
• Proven experience as a Line Feeder, Production Worker, or in a similar role.
• A keen eye for precision and quality.
• Commitment to following health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Perform tasks efficiently to meet production targets.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Competencies
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus.

Technical Capacity

• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain a professional working relationship with employees
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required.
• Good organizational skills required
• Flexibility

Physical Demands

• The work is classified as Light - Medium Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labor’s Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Constant (67-100%)
• Lifting Demands: Lift up to waist Rarely 5 pounds
• Lift on up to shoulder Rarely 5 pounds
• Lift on up to overhead Rarely 5 pounds
• Carry on up to 25 feet Rarely 5 pounds
• Carry upstairs Rarely 5 pounds

We offer a great opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL, and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

This position is based out of our Wheeling, IL location.