Bag Sewing Machine Operator

Riceland Foods Inc; Stuttgart (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401 K with company match

Paid training

Paid holidays

Job summary

Riceland Foods in Stuttgart, AR is seeking a Bag Sewing Machine Operator in the Sewn Dept. This full-time role runs M-F 7a–3p with possible extended hours and weekend work; a 15% shift premium applies after 5pm.

Responsibilities include starting, loading and adjusting automated bag sewing machines, verifying product type and labels, and performing preventative maintenance while monitoring dust systems. Stand for 2–3 hours and lift up to 110 lb as needed; HACCP and Food Safety policies must be

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Experience with bag sewing machines and related equipment preferred.
• Ability to stand 2-3 hours and lift up to 110 lb during scale checks.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop, load, set and adjust automated bag sewing machines; verify product type and labels and ensure markings are correct.
• Operate standard sewing machines when necessary and perform preventative maintenance on machinery and dust systems.
• Follow HACCP and Food Safety policies; maintain plant safety and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

HACCP

Food safety

Automation equipment operation

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bag sewing machine

Industrial sewing machines

Dust systems maintenance

Job description

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Bag Sewing Machine Operator

Full Time Stuttgart, AR, US

Bag Sewing Machine Operator- Sewn Dept.

Stuttgart Rice Division Stuttgart, AR.

1 position Regular work schedule is M-F 7a - 3p with some extended daily hours and weekend work possible.

Hours worked from 5pm - 6am Monday - Thursday will receive a 15% shift premium. All hours worked from 5pm Friday until 6am Monday will receive a 15% shift premium.

Riceland Overview

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.

Company Mission Statement

Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.

Job Description

Perform all required preventative maintenance. Perform repairs on the machinery in the shipping department. Monitor the machinery and dust systems.

Job Duties

• Other duties may be assigned. 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.
• Start, stop, load, set and adjust automated bag sewing machines; insure product type, shipping materials and pack counts are correct and all required markings and labels are in place and accurate. When necessary, operates standard sewing machines in addition to, or in place of, automated machines.
• Ability to work standing up for 2-3 hours at a time, lift/move heavy weights (up to 110#) for scale checks every 20-30 minutes.

Education Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

Company Benefits and Incentives

• Medical insurance with low premiums
• 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 depends 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

Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.