Scale Operator

Riceland Foods Job Opportunity

Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.

Job Description

Operate sewing line scales, which includes setting up the scales for bagging and manually catching bags. Operate sewing machine. Perform light maintenance on the scales. Perform light maintenance on sewing machines. Preform metal detector checks. Perform all food safety checks associated with the sewing lines. Perform light maintenance on the label machine. Daily cleaning tasks. Weekly deep cleaning tasks. Perform pre-operational checklists.

Job Duties

Responsible for food safety by following HACCP and Food Safety policies/procedures. Responsible for plant safety by observing persons entering your work area, asking if you can assist them, and reporting unauthorized persons to your supervisor. Attend training as required or approved by supervisor. Preventative Maintenance, Lubrication, Machinery Checks, Monitoring of Dust System, Various Written Reports. Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, with 6 months - 1 year preferred.

Company Benefits and Incentives

Medical insurance with low premium. Free dental with medical insurance enrollment. Vision insurance with low premiums. Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings. Voluntary term life (rates depend on the age and salary of the employee) Long term disability. Free short-term disability. Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents. Critical illness insurance. Employee Assistance Program. 401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%. Paid training programs. PTO & Paid Holidays.