Rice Processing Operator - High-Speed Plant, 12-hr Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Riviana Foods Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee, is hiring a Processing Operator (Hot Environment) to run and monitor rice-processing equipment on a rotating 12-hour schedule.

The role requires two years of hands-on manufacturing experience in a high-speed setting, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work on-site in a hot, dusty environment. The operator will manage cookers, dryers, conveyors, and related equipment, ensuring product quality and operational efficiency while following SOPs and

Qualifications

• At least two years of hands-on manufacturing floor experience.
• Experience operating industrial 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.

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 issues affecting efficiency or quality.
• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and report issues to supervisors or maintenance staff.
• Monitor production measurements and report results outside quality standards.
• Follow SOPs, food safety requirements, and safety protocols.

Skills

Manufacturing floor experience

High-speed production

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial equipment operation

Job description

Riviana Foods Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee, is hiring a Processing Operator (Hot Environment) to run and monitor rice-processing equipment on a rotating 12-hour schedule.

The role requires two years of hands-on manufacturing experience in a high-speed setting, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work on-site in a hot, dusty environment. The operator will manage cookers, dryers, conveyors, and related equipment, ensuring product quality and operational efficiency while following SOPs and