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. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.
The Utility Associate supports the production team in a high-volume pizza manufacturing environment by performing essential tasks that ensure smooth safe and efficient operations. This includes handling ingredients staging materials supporting batching and blending activities maintaining production line flow and performing sanitation and housekeeping duties. The role provides a realistic preview of working in a fast-paced food production facility where accuracy safety and teamwork are critical.
Product Handling & Line Support
Prepare stage load and move ingredients and materials for pizza production.
Set up required tools supplies and ingredients for batching blending and line runs.
Lift and transport materials (typically 2550 lbs; up to 50 lbs) and operate manual/electric pallet jacks.
Support batching by supplying accurate ingredients and quantities and keep production lines stocked to maintain flow.
Operational & Process Support
Identify and escalate basic product or process issues.
Perform visual quality checks on ingredients and product.
Follow safework practices including LOTO when required.
Use proper ingredienthandling procedures to prevent crosscontamination.
Sanitation & Housekeeping
Complete routine sanitation tasks (sweeping wiping trash removal).
Use hoses or squeegees to clean floors per sanitation and wastewater guidelines.
Maintain orderly clean work areas following plant standards.
Food Safety & Quality
Follow GMPs food safety rules hygiene expectations and quality procedures.
Maintain safe sanitary practices when handling food and equipment.
Report any safety or quality concerns promptly.
Teamwork & Communication
Work collaboratively with operators batchers Team Coordinators and supervisors.
Participate in team meetings and maintain a positive work environment.
Assist with training new team members as needed.
High school diploma or GED required.
1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to follow directions.
Punctual and reliable in their work attendance.
Adherence to all safety and quality policies and practices.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to perform basic math functions.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Bilingual a plus.
Prior manufacturing experience.
Trade school or post-secondary school.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft programs data tracking software etc.).
Experience with similar style food processing and ingredient batching.
Previous work using touch screen control panels and HMI monitors.
Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
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