Production Machine Operator I - L5 - 1st shift

Richelieu Foods; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

401K with company match

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Richelieu Foods is seeking a Production Machine Operator I to operate Line 1 machinery and supply products per customer specifications. The role emphasizes quality, safety, SOP adherence, and teamwork in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, reliability, punctuality, and comfort with overtime. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) with match, PTO, and disability/life insurance. Training provided for SOPs and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work overtime when scheduled.
• Able to communicate and work with diverse individuals in the plant.
• Able to read and write standard information for company documents.
• Proficient in basic arithmetic (weights, measures, temperatures).

Responsibilities

• Operate Line 1 machinery and supply products per specifications.
• Follow SOPs and GMPs to ensure quality and safety.
• Make adjustments to run production efficiently.
• Record downtime and maintain paperwork.
• Keep machinery and area clean and sanitary.
• Suggest improvements to methods, equipment, and product quality.
• Wear required PPE and follow safety procedures.
• Follow verbal instructions from supervisors and teammates.
• Be detail-oriented and work well in a team.
• Notify management of Food/People Safety or quality concerns.
• Set up and break down machinery.
• Complete tasks as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Reading & Writing

Math basics

Overtime readiness

Education

High school or GED

Job description

Company Information

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else -- delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

Job Summary

The Production Machine Operator l position is responsible for operating machinery and supplying the production Line 1 with products per customer specifications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, and safety, and follow the appropriate food safety requirements for an accident-free workplace.
• Verify conformance to customer specifications, including proper application of ingredients/materials.
• Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed.
• Responsible for making any adjustments needed to run production efficiently.
• Responsible for accurately recording any downtime of the line.
• Maintain paperwork.
• Ensures that machinery is maintained in a sanitary condition.
• Recommends measures to improve methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Follows company policies, and GMP’s in addition to performing housekeeping in the area.
• Responsible for the use of required PPE as per assigned duties.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions from the Shift Supervisor and Lead person.
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Notify management of any Food/People Safety or Food Quality concerns.
• Sets up and breaks down machinery.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Required Qualifications

• High school, GED, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three months of food manufacturing or packaging experience.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime when scheduled.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant.
• Ability to write and read standard information to fill out company documents.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure including but not limited to pounds, ounces, and grams, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and temperatures.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving equipment in the production area.
• The work environment is cold.
• The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions when performing sanitation on equipment.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee is infrequently required to sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employees must be able to wear hearing protection.

Pay And Benefits

The following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The starting hourly rate is $17.88. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay and shift differentials.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• 401K with company match
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

Disclosures

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.