Batcher- 1st Shift 35947

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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

This position is 1st Shift: Monday thru Thursday 6:00 am- 4:30 pm

Mixes dough by batches following established formulas and plant
procedures. Performs duties of pre scaling minor ingredients. Able to
read and comprehend operation procedures and to fill out necessary paper
work during performance of the job.

## Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

– Operates mixers, scales, and mixer related systems.
– Operates mixer control timers.
– Prepares and labels premixes. Check premixes to ensure correct
premix formula and weight. Prepares and adds various, manually
scaled, non-premix ingredients at mixer.
– Adjusts formulas within given formula parameters.
– Controls temperature and consistency of the dough.
– Within given parameters, make dough quality decisions to minimize
waste and sub-standard mixes.
– Performs equipment and GMP inspections prior to equipment operation.
Fills out required inspection forms, mix sheets and other production
documentation as required.
– Assists moving dough troughs to and from depositing area.
– On all lines performs required plant safety inspections and
participates in safety, GMP, Process Improvement teams, and other
plant related committee and team meetings.
– Complies with all safety, GMP, plant policies, and other associate
and food safety requirements.
– If qualified and trained, able to perform duties of light machine
operator or general labor.
– Performs other job duties as assigned.

## Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

– High degree of judgment and organizational skills is necessary to
maintain dough temperature, dough consistency and sequence of
ingredient addition and mixer operation.
– Basic math skills necessary.
– Thorough understanding of food safety basic and associate safety
basic practices.
– Must have a high a level of manual dexterity.
– Ability to work safely around equipment
– Able to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull mixing bowls as needed

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates
(“Richs”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity
and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis
of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age,
physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic
information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any
other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local
law. 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 Richs. Please co tact Richs Human
Resources department at<hrhelp@rich.com>if you need assistance
completing this application or to otherwise participate in the
application process.