Warehouse Associate

Riviana Foods Inc. is a world class leader in the rice sector and is America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private label rice products. Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence. Key brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success® and Water Maid®. Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. Based in Spain, Ebro Foods has commercial and/or industrial presence in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands.

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.

Pay: $20.00 hour Full Time Position 

The Warehouse Associate will work under the direction of the Warehouse Lead and will work in the Warehouse. The Warehouse Associate is responsibilities are to move product among the warehouses, to bring product for productions for all processing lines, and maintain inventory in order. This position is responsible for all other warehouse duties. Any safety concerns and/or production improvements shall be presented to the Warehouse Lead. The Warehouse Associate is also responsible for inspection and making sure products in the warehouse meet the safety and quality standards set by Riviana Foods.

As a member of the Riviana Foods team, the Warehouse Associate should demonstrate the ability to foster an environment of accountability, excellence, collaboration, and innovation is required. The Warehouse Associate will partner with his or her peers to achieve the goals of the company while honoring the core values of Riviana Foods.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating fumigations
• Assist in monitoring the fumigating containers
• Operate a forklift
• Keep record of all products that has been fumigation and keeping the fumigation binder updated.
• Properly sampling products upon request
• Proper label of ingredients in warehouse with tote label and corresponding sample tag, identify products containing gluten, allergen, or organic with corresponding color label.
• Inspect totes for cleanliness, absence of insect infestation, and general condition before moving product to different locations. Bring to the attention of Warehouse Lead any deviations that do not comply with company policy or procedures.
• Follow Riviana Foods Safety and Accident Prevention Rules.
• Notify quality assurance department of any product that may not meet Riviana quality standards or may cause a food safety hazard if eaten and record on appropriate document. Notify Warehouse Lead as well.
• Following GMP’s, keep their area and floors clean always, and tools on cleaning station when not in use.
• Must have and understanding of HACCP.
• Work alongside others or independently to complete projects
• Work with fellow Supervisors and Technicians to accomplish the goals of not only your department but the goals of Riviana Foods.

• Assist in the safe storage, retrieval, warehouse control, and timely processing of productions and orders.
• Perform relocation of products in a manner that will not compromise the integrity of the product or the safety of employees or handling equipment.
• Perform work in a manner to ensuring quality in every aspect of the product/s
  • Receiving
  • Handling
  • Storage
  • Shipping
• Communicate effectively with other departments, staff group and supervisors to meet production schedules or workflow of the product.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory movements and maintain inventory updated.
• Provide high quality of customer service and conduct all tasks in a professional manner
• Communicate clearly, both written and in speech
• Works accurately with eye for detail
• To know and understand all equipment in this department

Job Requirements:

This position requires a person experienced in the following:

• Warehouse experience preferred
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management Skills and Self-Motivation
• Proven ability to interact effectively fellow employees
• Must be reliable and a team player
• Able to work with little supervision
• Have the dedication, professionalism and enthusiasm required to succeed

• Must work well with all people; excellent problem-solving skills and multi-tasking is a must have.
• Must have complete understanding of the function and operation of the shipping & receiving department
• Must safely operate forklift. Knowledge and follow GMPs, Organic Handling Procedures, Food Plant Security, Glass and Hard Plastic, Quality related policies, Receiving, Shipping and Storage programs.
• Knowledge of Allergen Control Program and Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) requirements.
• Dependable and Flexible
• Disciplined work style towards tasks; a flexible style towards people
• Can follow instructions

An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V