Rice Processing Operator - Rotating 12-Hour Shifts

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

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