Packaging Operator

Packaging Operator

Starting Pay: $25.03 per hour, increasing to $25.53 per hour after 40 workdays.

Position Summary

The Packaging Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring an entire production line in a high-speed manufacturing environment. This includes operating equipment such as fillers, carton code daters, checkweighers, metal detectors, cartoners, conveyors, glue machines, and palletizers.

This position requires a minimum of two years of hands-on experience working on a manufacturing production floor in a high-speed operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production line equipment to ensure efficient and continuous manufacturing operations.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment to identify the root causes of operational problems and minimize production downtime.

• Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and take a proactive approach to maximizing production efficiency and preventing downtime.

• Work effectively in a team environment, maintaining frequent, clear, and timely communication with coworkers and supervisors.

• Monitor production processes, pay close attention to detail, and promptly notify supervision when production numbers fall outside expected quality ranges.

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment for yourself and fellow employees.

• Take an active role in departmental operations, including providing and receiving training, participating in critical problem-solving activities, and striving to achieve optimal production performance.

• Report to work on time and be prepared to begin assigned duties at the scheduled start of each shift.

• Follow all safety rules and established operational procedures.

• Work overtime as required by production and operational needs.

Work Schedule and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, with flexibility to work either day or night shifts.

• Initial shifts will likely be scheduled from 4:00 PM to 4:00 AM.

• Work an alternating schedule consisting of four workdays during Week 1 and three workdays during Week 2.

• Ability to spend the majority of the shift standing while performing assigned duties.

• Availability to work overtime as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of two years of hands-on experience working on a manufacturing production floor in a high-speed operation.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.