Production General Labor 1st shift
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At Richelieu Foods, our mission is simple, Great Food from Great People!Essential Functions:* Assembly, placing and packing of products.* Inspect and communicate code dates to the Operations team* Handles and logs routine checks of machine and product.* Follows and complies with all food safety, sanitation procedures, and safety work practices.* Maintain and responsible for the highest level of plant and production floor cleanliness.* Responsible for effective continuous operation of the pizza production line.* Inspect and dump all waste trays throughout the shift.* Empty, prepare, remove and secure all ingredients, equipment and tools required during changeovers.* Follows all Personal Preventive Equipment and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements.* Must be able to communicate any issues or problems to Supervisor or Lead verbally.* Be able to rotate to various jobs on production line.* Conduct line tear down tasks as directed by Supervisor or Lead.* Be aware of existing work and environmental hazards and report all unsafe acts or conditions observed.* Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead, and follow directions as instructed.Desired Qualifications* Previous experience in food manufacturing environment is a plus.Competencies:Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively.Work Environment:* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial trucks. The employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Physical Demands:* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands or finger to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds.We offer a fantastic opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation.Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Widely known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu's principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza. Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers. Richelieu Foods is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, and operates three manufacturing facilities across the Midwest (Wheeling, IL; Beaver Dam, WI; Washington Court House, OH).Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.This position is based out of our Wheeling, IL location.