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

A Production Associate II participates as a member of a "Team" to accomplish shared goals and objectives.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Make sure that the product meets specifications for weight, length, color, toppings, decorations etc.
• Discard or recycle product that does not meet specifications
• Be able to keep up with the speed of the line
• Pack product into shipping boxes, stack, label and palletize
• Ensure that the work area and equipment are clean
• Assist other Departments as required
• Know how to operate specific machines and provide back up for the Machine Operators as required
• Operate motorized pallet jack (must be certified)

SAFETY

• Comply with standard food industry Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all other food safety requirements as they relate to all products and processes.
• Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's) requirements.
• Report any food safety problems or potentially unsafe practices/conditions to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Rotate positions to avoid injury (rotation times varies with tasks).
• Be able to safely lift items from 10-30 lbs - boxes, scrap bins, garbage bins.
• In certain positions may be required to lift heavier items 30-50 lbs - bags of flour, buckets of ingredients, corn syrup.
• Some positions require specialized, repetitive arm and hand movements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Some positions require working in cold conditions when dealing with frozen products or working in freezers and will require an additional protective clothing.
• Some positions require working in very hot conditions when dealing with products going into and out of ovens and will require wearing protective gloves.
• Moszt positions are located in areas with loud noise and will require the employee to wear protective ear plugs.
• Other conditions include flour dust, wet floors, occasional smoke and fumes if bread burns, occasional fumes from cleaning chemicals (ammonia).
• Work with pressurized air and water approximately 10 percent of time

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferable; or 3-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in performance of PA Itasks
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime as required
• Ability to read, write, speak English preferred
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. These include:
  • Constant Standing, walking, lifting
  • Frequent Bending, Stooping, Squatting, Pushing, Pulling
  • Occasional Ladder climbing
  • Periodic lifting of up to 50 lbs

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.

Hourly Rate

$19.30-$19.30shift differential as applicable

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.comif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.