General Laborer 1st Shift

Rich Products Corporation; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Associate resource groups

Volunteering opportunities

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

Job summary

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. This Great Kitchens role involves preparing, assembling, weighing, palletizing and packaging products in accordance with Safety, QA and USDA rules.

You will work on the production line, follow GMPs, maintain a clean, safe work area, and collaborate with supervisors and other departments. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, good communication, and the ability to lift up

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Good communication skills and reliability
• Ability to read, write English and perform basic math
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long shifts
• Follow directions and work with safety rules

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, weigh, palletize and package products per Safety, QA and USDA rules.
• Maintain clean and safe work area; assist teammates and supervisors as needed.
• Follow GMPs and report any quality or safety issues to supervision and QA.
• Read ingredients and ensure proper handling of doughs, fillings and toppings.
• Support line pace and adhere to customer and internal requirements.

Skills

Good communication

Hard working

Dependable

Safety conscious

Read/write English

Basic math

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Location:

Brockton, MA, US, 02302

Segment: Operations

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. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. This position is with Great Kitchens, Inc., part of the Rich Products family of companies.

Purpose Statement

To prepare, assemble, weigh, palletize and package Great Kitchens Foods Products in accordance to the Safety, QA and USDA rules.

• Effectively communicates as required with supervisor.
• Follows specific directions, fully understand the training on safety, QA and USDA rules.
• Maintains the work area clean and safe at all times.
• Assists other employees and Supervisor when requested.
• Performs with the best effort as indicated by the production line’s pace.
• Adhere to all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices), such as good hand washing practices and adhering to the employee hygiene plan.
• Follow all USDA guidelines
• Report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance
• Comply with customer requirements when applicable.
• Responsible for upholding, following and maintaining the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.
• Recognize and be able to read the ingredients used in each item produced.
• Ensure that the proper handling techniques are followed to shape the doughs and add the fillings & toppings.
• Ensure that the proper weights for fillings are being used on the line based on the product being produced.
• Watch that the proper ingredients are being used on the line based on the product being produced.
• Ensure that the proper weights for finished products.
• Be alert, aware and recognize when product or ingredient used to produce product has quality issues and report to Lead, Supervisor and/or Quality.
• Watch labels, codes, product quality for issues and report to Lead, Supervisor and/or Quality.
• Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• Good communications skills, hard working, dependable, safety conscious
• Able to communicate and make logical decisions.
• Good communications skills, hard working, dependable, safety conscious
• Read, write English and know basic math.
• Ability to follow specific directions the ability to communicate with all other departments in the facility.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, reach bend stand and sit for 10-12 hour shift.
• Ability to explain job function and reasons associated with it.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Work bending and squatting.
• Work making fast and repetitive hand motions.
• Reaching and pulling.
• Climbing and lifting required.
• And able to push/pull heavy loads using hand jack.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. 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 Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates.Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

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. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.