General Utility Person / Stacker at RICELAND FOODS INC

Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hand Stacking, Palletizing, Machine Operation, Pallet Jack Operation, Robotic Bale Stacker Operation, Machine Maintenance, Quality Inspection, Reading Pack Orders, Basic Arithmetic, Communication Skills, Reading Packaging Labels, Distinguishing Colors, Lifting (Up to 60#), Following Instructions, Working Standing Up, Climbing Ladders

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

General Utility Person/ Stacker M - F 7a-3p w/ some extended daily and weekend work possible Hours worked Monday - Thursday 5pm-6am will receive a 15% shift premium. All hours worked from 5pm Friday to 6am Monday will receive a 15% shift premium. Riceland Overview Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers. Company Mission Statement Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably. Job Description Hand stacking of packaged product onto pallets following item or customer specific stack pattern requirements. Operates bale packing machines on automated packaging lines, operates pallet jack, robotic bale stacker, keeps work area clean, recycles damaged product, perform some minor machine maintenance and all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Will be hand stacking/palletizing 60 lbs. continuously during shift. Job Duties Hand palletizing/stacking of pattern specific product bales/bags Report all quality issues immediately to supervisor. Inspect individual bales for proper labels and seals. Keep work area cleaned of all product spills and packing supply scraps. Operate pallet jack, as needed. Start and stop assigned equipment, as needed. Operates robotic bale stacker. Load, unload, align and inspect rolls of bale material onto baling machine. Crosstrain to operate packing machines Set date coder(s) on packing conveyor lines Cross train as machine operator Assist machine operator to run correct production amounts to correlate with packing orders for each item. Other jobs as assigned by supervisor. Educational Requirements: None but must be able to read and understand pack orders, perform basic arithmetic functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and to print legibly. High School diploma or GED is preferred. Length of Training Required: 10 to 30 days of on-the-job training. Supervision Required: Frequently under the direct supervision of shift supervisor and/or machine operator(s). Skills Required: Must be able to read, write, follow written or verbal instructions, have good communication skills, read packaging labels and distinguish colors. Basic arithmetic skills, ability to lift filled package bales of product (up to 60#). Must be able to wear safety equipment (dust mask, goggles, ear plugs, all leather shoes, etc). Must be able to work standing up, climb ladders, work at heights or in tight spaces, follow both written and verbal instructions. Company Benefits and Incentives Medical insurance with low premiums Free dental with medical insurance enrollment Vision insurance with low premiums Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee) Long term disability Free short-term disability Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents Critical illness insurance Employee Assistance Program 401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5% Paid training programs PTO & Paid Holidays Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Responsibilities

The primary duties involve the hand stacking of packaged product onto pallets following specific patterns and operating various packaging machinery, including bale packing machines and robotic bale stackers. Responsibilities also include performing minor machine maintenance, keeping the work area clean, and reporting quality issues immediately.