Processing Operator

Riviana Foods Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company匹t

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Job summary

Riviana Foods Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking an experienced Processing Operator to operate and monitor rice-processing equipment in a hot, dusty environment on rotating 12-hour shifts.

The role requires attention to safety and teamwork while maintaining production efficiency. The position offers a regular full-time schedule with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid time off, an

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of hands-on experience on a manufacturing production floor.
• Experience operating industrial manufacturing or processing equipment.
• Ability to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends as scheduled, and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor industrial rice cookers, drying tunnels, bucket conveyors, and related processing equipment.
• Receive and process rough rice through cleaning, cooking, drying, and distribution operations.
• Monitor production equipment and identify mechanical or operational issues that could affect efficiency or product quality.
• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and communicate issues promptly to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
• Monitor production measurements and report results outside established quality standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures, food safety requirements, and workplace safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments to minimize downtime.
• Participate in equipment training, cross-training, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support production goals while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency.

Job description

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Processing Operator

Plant Administration Mphs Regular FULL TIME Full-Time Memphis, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1031

Salary Range: $23.13 To $23.63 Hourly

Location: Memphis, TN
Company: Riviana Foods Inc.
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Pay Rate:$23.13–$23.63 per hour
Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, and overtime as required

About the Role

Riviana Foods is seeking experienced Processing Operators to join our manufacturing team in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Processing Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring industrial rice-processing equipment used to clean, cook, dry, and distribute rice throughout the manufacturing facility.

This position requires working in an extremely hot, dusty, and loud industrial manufacturing environment. Successful candidates must have at least two years of hands-on manufacturing floor experience, preferably in a high-speed production operation.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and monitor industrial rice cookers, drying tunnels, bucket conveyors, and related processing equipment.

Receive and process rough rice through cleaning, cooking, drying, and distribution operations.

Monitor production equipment and identify mechanical or operational issues that could affect efficiency or product quality.

Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and communicate issues promptly to supervisors or maintenance personnel.

Monitor production measurements and report results outside established quality standards.

Follow standard operating procedures, food safety requirements, and workplace safety protocols.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments to minimize downtime.

Participate in equipment training, cross-training, and continuous improvement activities.

Support production goals while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum of two years of hands-on experience working on a manufacturing production floor.

Experience operating industrial manufacturing or processing equipment.

Ability to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize and troubleshoot equipment problems.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork skills.

Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends as scheduled, and overtime when required.

Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.

Willingness and ability to work in an extremely hot, dusty, and loud industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in food manufacturing, rice processing, grain processing, or similar industrial production operations.

Experience operating industrial cookers, dryers, conveyors, or related processing machinery.

Experience monitoring production quality and equipment performance.

Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Work Schedule and Environment

Rotating 12-hour shifts.

Initial shift assignments may include 4:00 PM–4:00 AM.

Alternating schedule: four scheduled workdays during one week and three during the following week.

Overtime as required.

Work is performed on-site in a hot, dusty, and loud industrial manufacturing facility.

Extended periods of standing are required.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Pay:$23.13–$23.63

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.