Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

Helps operate the mixing equipment, ingredient scaling equipment, and conducts the loading of ingredients into hoppers and bins. Also handles re-work dough, scaling the hand add ingredients, adding the hand adds to the blender, and cleaning the mixing area.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

1. Attends to numerically controlled equipment that automatically mixes fats, water, and mixture of dry ingredients to make dough used in production.
2. Interacts with equipment control panel and observes lights and dials to verify that panel and equipment is functioning.
3. Inspects sections of mixing equipment, such as mixing tools, drum of mixer, and feed hopper to verify that equipment is clean.
4. Transports raw materials from the cooler using FIFO.
5. Records mixing information, i.e. lot codes, amounts, start times, dough temps, mixer speeds on mixing sheet.
6. Monitors dough coming out of mixer making sure it meets desired specifications.
7. Transport dough into troughs from mixer to makeup area.
8. Notifies the Supervisor of dough not meeting mixing standards and of equipment malfunctions for the mixing equipment and scaling equipment.
9. Maintains log sheets as necessary that are required for Quality Assurance.
10. Transports rework dough to the mixing area.
11. Add rework dough to the mixers at the appropriate rate.
12. Scales minor ingredients into buckets. Adds the hand add ingredients to the blender when needed.
13. Maintains work area in clean and sanitary condition by sweeping floor and wiping down equipment.
14. Assists in training of new employees or employees who change job classifications.
15. Maintain a high level of sanitation and GMP's.
16. Complete tasks and projects as required by the company.
17. Promote safety in the work area by understanding and complying with safety procedures and reporting all accidents in a timely manner.
18. Must follow all company GMP's, Food Safety, Food Quality, Traceability, MLO and TPM rules, regulation and process as required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

1. 2 years of food production experience is desirable
2. Must have a Safety-First work ethic
3. Must be able to work in a hot environment normal in a bakery plant
4. Read, write, and speak English. Spanish speaking is a plus
5. High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience in food manufacturing
6. Able to use a manual pallet jack
7. Must be able to work weekends, overtime and other shifts as needed
8. Communication Proficiency.
9. Excellent English verbal and written communication skills and Microsoft Office Suite
10. Must have proven attention to detail
11. Must be able to work flexible hours and schedules
12. Basic food-safety knowledge
13. Demonstrate ability to understand and take directions
14. Positive attitude in support of the company's mission

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$20.00-$20.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.