Job Description
Company Information
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.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- Efficiency and attention to detail are crucial for line feeders.
- Proper alignment and positioning of items on the line maximize overall efficiency.
- Work closely with machine operators. They assist in operating machinery, communicate with production supervisors about any issues, and help avoid mechanical damage to products.
- Adhere to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Contribute to maintaining quality standards throughout the production process.
- Unload boxes, stack materials, and ensure all necessary items are ready for assembly.
- Feeders take care to avoid mechanical damage to products during handling and transportation.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Experience handling electric pallet jacks.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Competencies Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus.
- 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
Pay and Benefits
The following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The starting hourly rate is $19.50. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay.
Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401K with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.
Disclosures
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.
Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.