General Labor Weekend Shift 36198

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Richs, 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. Working in 100 locations
globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Richs is a global
leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible.
Richs-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

## Purpose Statement

The General Laborer is responsible for performing labor tasks within and
around the plant.

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

## Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

– Must provide physical attendance.
– Must be able to follow instructions, including standard
manufacturing procedures and processes.
– Works within and around the plant to assist in the manufacturing of
our products.
– Works on a production line to assist with manufacturing our products
following all production standard procedures (on all lines,
re-cases, repackages and other product rework as assigned).
– Complies with all Safety, GMP, Quality, Plant Policies and other
Associate and food safety requirements.
– Maintain clean and organized work area.
– Managing products while maintaining the speed of the line and
standard of quality.
– Prepare and maintain materials and equipment at the start, during,
and end of production.
– Ensures that all production codes and labels are printed accurate
and legible per product specifications.
– Ensures that all packaging and materials are correct according to
the SKU formula and integrity of appearance.
– Must be able to read codes and change coder machines when needed.
– At the end of the production day all unused materials will be
resealed and returned to the designated location in the warehouse
following standard procedures and all coding and taping machines
will be turned off and cleaned in preparation for the following
shift

## Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

– Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
– Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety
rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals.
– Must have the ability to write simple correspondence and effectively
communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to
customers, other employees in the organization and vendors.
– Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all
units of measure, using whole number, common fractions and decimals
– Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production
Improvement Teams and other temporary teams as assigned or as a
volunteer
– Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables
in standardized situations.
– Ability to conduct basic troubleshooting to define problems, collect
data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
– Ability and desire to train other associates.
– Must be able to stand and walk for extended period of time
– Repeated bending, rushing, pulling, pulling, twisting, squatting,
and stooping
– Dual simultaneous grasping
– Ability to climb stairs as needed
– Repetitive lifting to 50 pounds