Processing Operator; Manufacturing Machine Operator

Processing Operator - $25.18, goes to $25.68 after 40 work days, FT (a minimum of 2 years' experience, ideally in a high speed manufacturing operation)

Processing Operators are responsible for receiving rough rice into the Processing department for cleaning, cooking, drying and distribution to multiple departments.

The Processing department is an extremely hot, dusty and loud environment. Employees working in this department are required to operate large industrial manufacturing rice cookers, drying tunnels and bucket conveyor equipment.

• Must have at least 2 years’ hands‑on experience working on a manufacturing floor in a high speed operation
• Work 12 hour shifts, flexible to work day or night, spending most of the time standing (starting shifts likely will be 4 pm — 4 am (alternating shifts — Week 1 (4 days), Week 2 (3 days)
• Work OT as required

• Learning quickly, proactive in efforts to maximize production & prevent downtime
• Working well with others in a team environment with frequent, effective, and quick communication
• Troubleshooting and operating manufacturing equipment to identify root causes of problems
• Paying close attention to detail and alerts supervision if numbers fall outside expected quality ranges
• Maintaining a constantly clean and safe environment for themselves and their peers
• Taking an active role in the department, to include provide/receive training, critical problem solving, and striving to be a top performer with optimal production numbers
• Arriving for work on time for the start of the shifts
• Following safety rules and operational procedures

• Requires a high school graduate or equivalent and able to follow oral and written instructions