Production General Labor line 1 - 1st shift

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

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 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. 

 

Essential Skills and Abilities 

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

 

Working Conditions

• 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. 

 

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 $17.25. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay and shift differentials. 

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.