Associate - Production 2nd Shift at Rich Products Corporation in GALLATIN, Tennessee

Job Description:

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

Tasked with thorough inspection and breakdown of cooked meats, our team ensures each cut is skillfully packaged for widespread distribution. We are responsible for the careful hand-packing of cooked meats into designated containers, ready for customer delivery. Our duties extend to the setup and continuous monitoring of all packaging equipment, including carton formers, bulk scales, metal detectors, and date code printers within the packaging zones.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Promotes a culture of safety and efficiency by adhering to plant safety and work rules.


• Complies with all safety, GMP, HACCP, plant policy and other associate and food safety requirements.


• Maintains a safe and clean work environment throughout the plant according to GMP and Safety Guidelines


• Reports all workplace safety concerns to the appropriate personnel and takes corrective action when appropriate.


• Ability to work overtime has been and always will be an Essential Function of this position.


• Ensures fellow associates are aware of and in compliance with all safety rules.


• Approaches safety with a positive attitude and watches out for the wellbeing of others.


• Identifies and addresses product or processing problems in a timely manner.


• Observes all safety rules and regulations.


• Palletizes finished cases per specifications.


• Ensures that each case is properly labeled.


• Ensures that each case is properly packaged and sealed.


• Performs similar or associated duties as necessary to accomplish job objectives in an effective manner as assigned by Production Leader


• Ensure product meets all Quality and GMP standards.


• Packs product at all lines. Manually grades, inspects product before final boxing according to product code specifications. Assist in labeling, re-casing, repackaging and rework of product.


• Performs minor troubling shooting and adjustments on equipment. (when trained)


• Adjust conveyors and guides on conveyors for various size product cases. (when trained)


• Set-up and change build scales for proper packing weight.


• Perform periodic equipment inspections to identify worn parts of malfunctions requiring maintenance support. (when trained)

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Must be 18 years old or older.


• Must possess basic math and computer skills, as well as good communication skills, both verbal and written


• Must be able to listen to and follow basic instructions and work routines.


• Responsible for knowing and adhering to Good Manufacturing Standards


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.


• Ability to complete reports and forms.


• Ability to understand and follow safety rules and instructions.


• TPM Awareness understanding the lean philosophy of TPM and a safe working environment.

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.

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