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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.

Job Summary 

The Machine Operator II is responsible for operating and maintaining multiple machines or more technically advanced machinery on or to the production line to ensure products are manufactured per customer specifications. This role is ideal for someone that has prior experience operating production equipment and is ready to take on greater responsibility within the manufacturing process. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilties: 

• Ensure that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality and safety and follow the appropriate food safety requirements for an accident-free workplace. 
• Setup machinery on production lines that maintains conformance to customer specifications, including proper application of ingredients/materials. 
• Breaking down machinery at end of shift if applicable to the production needs 
• Ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed. 
• Responsible for making any adjustments needed to run production efficiently. 
• Accurately record any downtime of the line. 
• Ensure machinery is maintained in a sanitary condition. 
• Recommends measures to improve methods, equipment performance, and product quality. 
• Follows company policies, and GMP’s in addition to performing housekeeping in the area. 
• Responsible for the use of required PPE as per assigned duties. 
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions from the Shift Supervisor.  
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team. 
• Notify management of any Food/People Safety or Food Quality concerns. 
• Use handheld/iPad for recording consumption of materials 
• Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested. 
• Able to troubleshoot machinery in a timely manner and notify the line supervisor of the troubleshooting process that was performed in order to resolve issue. 
• As needed, provide coverage for Machine Operator I &II’s during breaks, time off or absences. 

Required Qualifications: 

• High school, GED, or equivalent. 

Essential Skills and Abilties: 

• 18 months of food manufacturing or packaging experience. 
• Must be reliable and punctual.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work overtime when scheduled. 
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant. 
• Ability to read and write English. 
• Ability to write and read standard information to fill out company documents. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure including but not limited to pounds, ounces, and grams, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and temperatures. 
• Ability to manage and operate multiple lines.  
• Implement and adhere to necessary safety precautions. 

Work Environment: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving equipment in the production area.
• The work environment is hot. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions when performing sanitation on equipment. 
• Employees must be able to wear hearing protection. 

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 hourly range is $18.50-20.00. 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.