Paddy Machine Operator

Producers Rice Mill; Stuttgart (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Producers Rice Mill in Stuttgart, AR seeks a maintenance/operator to run and inspect equipment for paddy separation, ensuring proper function and product specs while maintaining sanitation.

The role involves greasing equipment, recording production and maintenance data, and assisting with cleanouts in a fast-paced environment. Overtime, safety, and food safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic math skills.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Fluent reading, speaking and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment for paddy separation in the brown rice system.
• Ensure equipment functions properly and product meets specifications.
• Maintain quality of brown rice, paddy, and return percentages.
• Grease equipment and inspect for wear.
• Clean and sanitize White Rice Mill paddy tables and related areas.
• Perform dry cleaning using compressed air and sweeping as scheduled.
• Complete and maintain production, monitoring, maintenance and sanitation records.
• Participate in cleanout of other equipment as required.
• Follow safety and food safety rules and wear PPE as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Mechanical inclination

English fluency

Communication skills

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Schedule:

Rotating 12 hours swing shift, 4 days on and 4 days off, / 4 nights on and 4 nights off, including overtime and weekends.

Job Summary:

Operates, inspects, and conducts maintenance activities on equipment related to the paddy separation (rough rice removal from brown rice) to ensure that the equipment is functioning properly, is well maintained, and product is within specification/requirement. Operating domestic brown rice system (paddy, sorters, scale). Maintaining quality (package quality brown rice, paddy/brown rice and return percentage). Greasing of equipment and inspection of equipment. Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of the White Rice Mill paddy tables equipment and areas (north area of 2nd floor). Dry cleaning using Compressed air and sweeping of equipment and structures of the area(s) on a defined frequency. Participate in cleanout of other equipment (screws, elevators, screening equipment, and roof-when required). Responsible for completing and maintain records for production and monitoring records (magnet inspections, enrichment logs, production records), maintenance records, sanitation records.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess basic math skills


• Must be mechanically inclined


• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently.


• Must possess good communication skills


• Must be possess good computer skills


• Must be willing and able to perform physical duties (included but not limited to):




• Climbing up to 40 feet.


• Lifting up to 100 lbs.


• Bend, stoop, push, pull, twist, and turn throughout the day.


• Work in high temperatures for periods of time


• Stand and walk for long periods of time.




• Must be willing and able to wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).


• Must be willing and able to follow all safety and food safety rules.


• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by phone at [phone] or email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.