Production Associate II - Shift 3

Rich Products Corporation; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Volunteer opportunities

Holiday gatherings

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is hiring a Production Associate II for Shift 3 in Brunswick, GA. The role focuses on preparing, packaging, and inspecting frozen food products on production lines, while adhering to safety and GMP standards.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining clean work areas, and ensuring product quality. The position demands physical work, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and potential multi-shift practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess basic math and computer skills, plus good verbal and written communication.
• One year of experience in food processing/manufacturing is a plus.
• Must listen and follow instructions from superiors.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Standards (GMP) is required.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Capable of completing reports and forms.
• Able to work around flour and bakery ingredients.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in hot/cold environments.
• Willing to work various shifts and in high-noise areas.

Responsibilities

• Communicate about safety and product quality in team settings.
• Report safety concerns and assist with corrective actions.
• Support safety and efficiency by following rules.
• Ensure colleagues comply with all safety rules.
• Maintain organization of supplies and equipment as part of 6S.
• Pallet moving and labeling of cases per specs.
• Operate processing equipment and portion/scale ingredients.
• Assist Quality Assurance with samples and inspections.
• Ensure products meet specifications and monitor process control points.
• Complete production reports as required.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Production Associate II - Shift 3

Location:

Brunswick, GA, US, 31520

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.

Purpose Statement

The Production Associate II will accomplish the preparation and packaging of frozen extruded or specialty food (French toast, cheese, and other) products made on the production lines at the Brunswick facility by performing certain assigned tasks handling, aligning, inspecting, or packing ingredients, food, or packaging materials. Contribute to the profit and well-being of the Company by performing tasks in a safe, efficient, quality-conscious, and cost-conscious manner and by working in a cooperative manner with his/her team leader and co-workers.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Must be able to communicate effectively in group or team environment about safety, product quality.
• Reports all work place safety concerns to the appropriate personnel and takes corrective action when appropriate
• Promotes a culture of safety and efficiency by adhering to plant safety and work rules
• 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
• Supports plants’ 6s initiative by keeping supplies and equipment organized

Pallet Moving

• 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
• Pushes and pulls large amounts of weight with the use of an electric pallet jack or hand pallet jack
• Performs similar or associated duties as necessary to accomplish job objectives in an effective manner as assigned by Shift Lead
• Supplies packaging materials as needed
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment throughout the plant according to GMP and Safety Guidelines
• Ensure product meets all Quality and GMP standards

Mixing

• Operates processing equipment
• Portions and scales ingredients and verifies process control point and product quality
• Manages work in process
• Assists Quality Assurance in obtaining samples of products
• Ensures products meets specifications (i.e. weights, temperature, etc.) set by Quality Assurance
• Monitors use of safety devices and equipment, general housekeeping and maintains a constant alert for hazardous conditions and practices
• Operates mixing equipment according to established SOPs
• May make adjustments to ensure quality and correct and consistent weights
• Must complete production reports as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess basic math and computer skills, as well as good communication skills, both verbal and written
• One year of experience in a food processing/manufacturing/industrial environment is a plus
• Must be able to listen and follow basic instructions and work routines from superiors
• 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
• Able to work around flour and cinnamon and other bakery ingredients as part of the daily activities
• Frequently required standing, reaching, bending, kneeling and moving about the facility
• Able to work in both a hot and cold environment
• Works in high noise areas and use mandatory hearing protection
• May be required to work various shifts
• Works with potentially hazardous chemicals and/or equipment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

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.